From diluting handwashes with water to skipping Diwali bonus, Indian employees share how firms cut back on perks to reduce costsMany companies have recently hit the headlines for resorting to cutting employee perks to minimise expenses.
15 Apr, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Where should you invest your Diwali bonus, gifts? Mutual fund advisors offer helpSome people get cash from relatives and some get Diwali bonuses at their workplace. Instead of spending the money on needless things, It ma...
28 Oct, 2022, 11.17 AM IST
Four investing mistakes to avoid in this festive seasonIn case you are one of those who gets a performance bonus or incentive at Diwali, this is also a great time for you to ensure that you inve...
27 Oct, 2022, 11.03 AM IST
Will you be taxed if you get Diwali gifts?Find out about the people who can give you tax-free gifts and the gifting threshold that will not invite any tax.
24 Oct, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
7 ways to use your Diwali bonusThe key is to distinguish between what you need and the things you desire. If you haven't yet blown away your Diwali bonus, here are a few ...
08 Nov, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
How to use your Diwali bonus efficientlyOne of the ways to be financially fit is to have as little debt as possible; you should especially try and pay-off any outstanding credit c...
02 Nov, 2021, 09.10 AM IST
ET Explains: Why this Diwali is the most crucial in 10 yearsEconomic revival will need consumer spending to grow in the festive season, which is just weeks away.
17 Sep, 2019, 04.42 PM IST
After 8-year wait, Reliance Industries gives Street a reason to cheerA bonus share issue — the first after eight years — and introduction of a Jio phone sent its shares soaring by 3.8% to Rs 1,586.20 on Frida...
22 Jul, 2017, 01.25 AM IST
Should you save or spend your Diwali bonus?Decision of what to do with bonus doesn’t always have to be a choice between saving and spending as there's no reason for it to be an ‘eith...
31 Oct, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Rate cut of 0.5% for stronger, sustainable growth: Raghuram RajanFor growth, where the RBI has cut its estimate by 0.20 per cent to 7.4 per cent, Rajan said increasing the investments is very crucial.
29 Sep, 2015, 03.27 PM IST
After Sabubhai Dholakia's Diwali gifts to emplyees, these are the responsesSurat diamond trader Sabubhai Dholakia has gifted employees cars and flats as a Diwali bonus. Responses to the news have been awed and envi...
24 Oct, 2014, 05.31 PM IST
Check your financial health before splurging this DiwaliMore than three-fourths of the 5,200 respondents reported that their spending rose in comparison with the position one-year ago.
03 Oct, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
Diwali sparkler: Companies maintaining pre-festive season bonuses in line with last year’s payouts"In India, all big-ticket purchases happen during this time and by giving a bonus now, firms push their employees to step up," Aditya Naray...
27 Sep, 2013, 06.26 AM IST
- Bonus: LG Electronics gives 200% and 700% of basic salaries to employees
The bonuses include two half-yearly performance incentives, a Diwali bonus, a post-Diwali bonus, a LG birthday bonus and a retention bonus.
01 Feb, 2011, 05.51 AM IST
- Diwali Sweetener: Google employees get surprise bonus
Google announced a surprise bonus for its employees worldwide, which comes in the backdrop of its better than expected results for the Q3. ...
20 Oct, 2009, 12.30 AM IST
- Higher bonuses set to spread cheer this festive season
Cos are set to celebrate this festival season with their employees by paying higher bonuses than last year. Second innings at workplace | C...
23 Sep, 2009, 07.59 AM IST
- Slowdown to trim your salary hikes
Bogged down by rising prices? Get ready for the worst. Your employer is busy planning to trim your next increment and performance bonus. Bo...
18 Aug, 2008, 07.45 AM IST