No engineering degree. Bengaluru man reveals how he went from earning Rs 20,000 per month to over Rs 1 lakh: 'The risk I took...'A young professional's strategic patience paid off handsomely, landing him a ₹12 lakh annual package in Bengaluru after a year-long interns...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
ET Graphics | Urban Workforce: Who earns more, who is missing in IndiaNavi Mumbai leads the pack in monthly earnings for salaried workers, with Ranchi, Greater Mumbai, and Delhi following closely. Across milli...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
8th Pay Commission extends key data submission deadline to July 31; here's why it matters8th Pay Commission latest news: The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting crucial employee data to July 31, 2026, cit...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Microsoft employee reveals she received a hue shock when she asked former boss why she was underpaid: ‘The painful truth is….’A Microsoft employee's quest to understand her underpayment at Goldman Sachs revealed a stark reality: initial salary dictates future incre...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
Auto companies stick to fast lane in pay hikes, tooExpect substantial salary increases in India's auto sector, with average hikes projected at 10.3% in 2026, surpassing the general corporate...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, dem...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
'Leverage is not optional': Microsoft techie says previous employer matched salary after she resignedA former Goldman Sachs employee, Kriti Rohilla, shared her eye-opening salary negotiation experience on LinkedIn. She learned that corporat...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
He was offered a salary that was just Rs 2,000 higher than his previous. Two months later, he has the last laugh: ‘Do not disregard…’A job candidate, offered a meagre salary hike despite his qualifications, accepted a role promising career growth. However, his exceptional...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood may be enjoying strong box office numbers in recent times, driven by films like Dhurandhar, Saiyaara and Chhaava. But many people...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hikeCentral government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly o...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Deepika Padukone's hit debut film made Shah Rukh Khan say he'd have to 'pay her more'. What was actress' salary for Om Shanti Om?Deepika Padukone's journey from her Kannada debut in Aishwarya to becoming one of Bollywood's biggest stars began long before Om Shanti Om....
29 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Hyderabad techie, earning Rs 23,000 per month, is desperate for a job with lesser pay: 'By the time I get home...'A young Hyderabad engineer, earning ₹23,000 monthly, revealed on Reddit her desperate wish for a pay cut to escape a grueling six-day work ...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Level 1-5 employees may get up to Rs 10.8 lakh in arrears—see estimates for different fitment factors8th pay commission calculator: Central government employees’ 8th Pay Commission arrears will depend on the implementation timeline and fina...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Eighth Pay Panel may stay cautious on fitment factorWhile the Commission hasn't yet finalised its recommendations, early discussions suggest that the fitment factor could remain close to the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Expert explains how fitment factor may reach 2.10; check salary hike calculationCentral government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission's report, with discussions around the crucial fitme...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST