Mumbai, Sep 23 - India's cash-strapped national carrier Air India Wednesday decided to cut productivity linked incentives (PLI) of employees by 25 to 50 percent.

The decision was taken at a board meeting of the carrier here, an Air India spokesman said.

The cut, effective from the August salary, will be applicable to over 7,000 officers, including top management personnel in various management disciplines.

The cut will be 25 percent for those getting incentives of Rs.10,000 per month or less, and 50 percent for those receiving PLI or flying related allowances of Rs.200,000 or more per month.

The cut for those receiving incentives of Rs.