Bengaluru or Delhi-NCR for savings? Techie breaks down what a Rs 1 lakh salary really meansA techie’s Instagram comparison has sparked discussion about whether Bengaluru’s higher salaries necessarily translate into greater savings...
Work experience: When does it become an asset or an overhead in your career?Your increment told you how your employer valued you. What about other employers? Is today’s market price for your skills rising, or fl at,...
How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challengesTea Association of India said that the auction Price figures of North Indian Tea Industry recently reflect a precarious state of affairs in...
Candidate accepted a lower CTC without negotiating: Delhi-based interviwer discovered the heartbreaking reasonDelhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared how a candidate accepted a lower CTC without negotiating after being unemployed for seven month...
Average pay of CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose to record $22.8 million following Elon Musk's nearly $1 trillion compensation, AFL-CIO findsElon Musk's compensation is setting new benchmarks for S&P 500 executive pay. Average CEO pay rose significantly, even as employee wages ar...
What is Child Tax Credit? IRS confirms up to $1,700 in ACTC refunds - Check age, residency and income eligibilityThe Child Tax Credit provides families with a benefit of up to $2,200 for each child. Part of this credit might be refundable via the Addit...
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
Festive hiring set to rise 15-20% as frontline roles get more specialisedTemporary festive hiring is expected to grow15-20%across retail, ecommerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables, TeamLeas...
Group term life: Why salary-linked insurance cover can matter after death and offer critical financial support to familyThe objective of life insurance is to provide a replacement income to the dependents of the deceased employee. That is why it is important ...
Techie quit his Rs 33 LPA job without another offer. He got rejected thrice, then accepted Rs 29 LPA job. He said, 'I did what I felt right'A techie earning Rs 33 LPA quit his work-from-office job without another offer after months of heavy workload. Pune-based founder Vanesh Ma...
Techie quits Rs 33 lakh job without offer, accepts lower pay for better work-life balanceA tech professional resigned from a Rs 33 lakh job without another offer. He prioritized mental health and family time over a higher salary...
Earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? CA warns why your savings still look small and shares the wealth-building formulaCA Nitin Kaushik warns that earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon does not guarantee strong savings. He says lifestyle i...
Employee earning Rs 14 LPA demanded for Rs 18 LPA package. Recruiter agreed, but candidate still got rejected. Delhi entrepreneur shares the real reasonExtended notice periods are creating major recruitment dilemmas for many businesses. Skilled candidates frequently face rejection because o...
Delhi University internships 2026: DU announces paid internship and placement opportunities; check stipend, eligibility and last dateUniversity of Delhi has opened applications for several internship and placement opportunities. Students can apply through the official DU ...
New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...