Gurgaon cook earns more than a govt school teacher, yet isn't allowed to sit at his employer's table. Social media post sparks job vs respect debateA Gurugram cook earns more than government school teacher. This disparity highlights urban India's disconnect between income and social def...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Accenture tweaks salary hike method; splits increased payout between basic and lump-sumAccenture is now splitting salary increases equally between base pay surge and lump-sum payments. This approach aims to reward more employe...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Salary has to be paid before 7th day of the succeeding month under new labour code; Know what else the new labour code says about salary timelineUnder the new labour code, employers must pay salaries by the seventh day of the following month. Daily wage workers must be paid at the en...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Psychology says employers who repeatedly pay salaries late aren’t just damaging trust, they may also lack leadership skillsPaying employees on time is more than a financial obligation, it is a cornerstone of trust. Organizations that consistently honor payroll c...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Thane dosa shop owner reveals why Rs 13 lakh monthly revenue now leaves him with just Rs 1 lakh savings, sparks debate on revenue vs profit. Watch videoA Thane dosa shop owner shared business financial realities online. He earns ₹12-13 lakh monthly revenue but saves only ₹1 lakh. High opera...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MPs incurred expenditure of Rs 262 crore in last 2 years: RTIOver Rs 262 crore was spent on Rajya Sabha MPs' expenses in two financial years. Allowances and travel alone accounted for more than Rs 151...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Stop chasing high salary after Rs 2 lakh a month, says Mumbai man. 3 reasons why it can be a income 'trap'A Mumbai man has sparked an online discussion after saying that earning more than Rs 2 lakh a month can become a "trap" if people continue ...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
'My manager keeps trying to lower my salary every time I relocate': Remote worker says pay cut threats have made them afraid to move despite heavy workloadA remote worker says repeated threats of salary cuts every time they relocate have left them afraid to move, despite taking on a heavier wo...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Rs 74 lakh: Former paramilitary officer shares the cost of leaving a govt job to pursue an MBA, asks if it's worth itMBA vs Govt job: Amit Soni left his government post for an MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad. This career change incurred significant expenses, ...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
How to budget a Rs 12 lakh salary: Bengaluru CA shares a simple formula to divide your salary for savings, rent, family support and travelBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared a budgeting plan for people earning Rs 12 lakh annually. She suggested investing 20% of the salary, buildin...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
The Rs 7.50 lakh myth: Why employer's NPS contribution must be included in salary for claiming deduction under Section 80CCD(2)As the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 approaches, many salaried taxpayers are finding that the ITR utility does not allow deductio...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Bengaluru CA, ex-KPMG employee, thought Rs 1 crore would make her rich. She was wrongHigh salaries do not guarantee financial freedom as lifestyle expenses often increase. Meenal Goel notes that income alone does not determi...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
'It's a gold-plated trap': CA's viral post says Gurgaon's Rs 2-lakh EMI homes are just an illusion of wealth created for neighboursA chartered accountant highlighted Gurgaon's luxury lifestyle as debt-driven. High-earning professionals face large EMIs, trapping them in ...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
EPF vs VPF under new EPF Scheme 2026: Here's how employee and employer contributions will workEPFO: The EPF 2026 Scheme largely retains existing EPF contribution rules, with both employees and employers continuing to contribute 12% o...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Employee denied salary for more than three years due to pending disciplinary case; he fights and wins in Odisha HC; court directs state govt to release duesThe Odisha High Court has ordered the state government to release pending salary for an employee denied wages for over three years due to a...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST