Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Employee expecting 'good appraisal' gets shocked after salary decreases due to increment. 'There was nothing I could do'A Reddit user shared his experience of expecting a strong appraisal after joining a company just before the review cycle, only to receive a...
01 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
From Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh: Redditor explains how to save Rs 2.3 lakh in income tax in a year legallyA Redditor demonstrated significant income tax savings under the new regime by strategically restructuring their salary with components lik...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Rs 80 lakh salary, but half as ‘kidnapping insurance’? IIM placement anecdote sparks debate onlineA viral anecdote from IIM Calcutta placements details an Africa-based company offering an Rs 80 lakh per annum package, with Rs 40 lakh des...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regimeThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax advantages. Thes...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Rs 80 LPA job offer, but Rs 40 lakh is 'kidnapping insurance': Podcaster shares IIM placement anecdote with 'ransom cover'An IIM Calcutta placement story has gone viral, revealing an Rs 80 LPA offer where Rs 40 lakh was designated as 'kidnapping insurance' for ...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Take home salary may drop for new employees under new Labour Code 2025: What jobseekers must knowA new labour code effective November 21, 2025, requires wages to be at least 50% of an employee's CTC. This change may increase overall sal...
10 Dec, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
A higher CTC doesn’t always equal higher take-home salary: Check CTC break-up to know actual take homeA higher CTC doesn’t always translate to a higher take-home salary. Rather than focusing solely on the total CTC, it’s wiser to evaluate it...
19 May, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Find out what CTC comprises ofCTC comprises all the expenses that a company spends on its employee. Anything that is an “expense” for a company due to an employee, it wo...
10 Apr, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Does a high CTC necessarily mean a high salary?Most large companies tend to follow the CTC concept. However, the extent to which they may be doing so may be different.
01 Dec, 2015, 04.00 PM IST
5 things returning NRIs should know about salaries in IndiaBroadly, you could expect 40-70% of your US salary as your salary in India. The next step is to understand what exactly salary means.
12 Oct, 2011, 10.59 PM IST
- Catch in the big-bang offer
The ‘CTC’ on offer is far higher than the actual salary you may take home, or in some cases, even the gross package.
20 Dec, 2006, 03.10 AM IST