Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
23 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Rs 38 LPA in Bengaluru or peace in Hyderabad? This man's choice goes viral on social mediaA Hyderabad professional declined a higher-paying job in Bengaluru, prioritizing quality of life over an 8 LPA difference. He cited Hyderab...
18 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
'Rs 38 LPA in Bengaluru or Rs 30 LPA in Hyderabad?': Techie explains why he chose Hyderabad despite Rs 8 lakh lower packageA Hyderabad techie has sparked debate by choosing a lower salary in his home city over a higher offer elsewhere. Madhan Mohan T opted for c...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 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
New-age B-school report highlights strong startup placements and early offersMesa School of Business, a startup-focused, AI-first institution backed by Elevation Capital, has released independently audited placement ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
$6,700 refund checks coming: Thousands of Americans could qualify — are you eligible?IRS tax refunds parents guide: Families can anticipate the largest tax refund season ever. New tax credits and deductions from the One Big ...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch sees median CTC of Rs 28 lakh during final placementsTISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch of 2024-26 has concluded final placements with a mean CTC of Rs 28.69 lakh. The top salary saw a remarkable 82...
30 Mar, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
New labour codes 2025: How variable pay and basic salary affect EPF, gratuity calculationsIndia's new labour codes require 50% of CTC to be factored into social security calculations, affecting EPF and gratuity contributions. Emp...
08 Dec, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
Before you celebrate your CTC at new job, wait. IIM graduate-cum-CA warns about hidden salary trapsMany Indian professionals, especially freshers, often misinterpret their CTC as their actual take-home salary, leading to financial misplan...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
TISS Mumbai HRM & LR final placements sees mean CTC of Rs 28.2 lakh for Class of 2025TISS Mumbai's HRM & LR batch of 2023-25 witnessed successful final placements, achieving a mean CTC of Rs 28.2 lakh and a median CTC of Rs ...
01 May, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
TISS Mumbai sees mean CTC of Rs 26.31 lakh during final placementsThe Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has concluded final placements for its 2022-24 HRM & LR batch. The mean CTC was Rs 2...
03 Jul, 2024, 07.23 PM IST
IIM Shillong successfully completes its 9th final placement seasonWith its consistent performance this season, the Institute recorded a median CTC of Rs 16 lakh per annum, witnessing a significant increase...
20 Mar, 2018, 04.50 PM IST
IIM Shillong students get a median CTC of Rs 14 lakh in final placementsSales & Marketing continued to be the most sought after domain with 30 per cent of the total offers being made in this domain.
05 Mar, 2017, 07.08 PM 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
- Higher CTC doesn't always mean higher pay
This year's campus recruitment season is on. It is that time of the year when corporates hunt for talent. Scrutinise your salary like a vet...
21 Dec, 2010, 02.55 PM IST