New-age companies think out of the box to meet needs of young workforceNew-age companies in India, such as Myntra and Mobile Premier League, are adapting to employees’ evolving needs by introducing innovative p...
23 Feb, 2025, 12.17 PM IST
These 8 salary perks can save income tax up to Rs 1.35 lakh in old tax regime after Budget 2025Tax laws offer plenty of room to reduce the liability of the individual through careful structuring of salary, says Sudhir Kaushik.
10 Feb, 2025, 11.44 AM IST
Leave for pet & music shows! Indian tech cos woo millennials and Gen Z with unique perksIndian tech companies are rolling out innovative perks like unlimited sick leave, mental health days, and time off for family to attract an...
17 Dec, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
What is the right salary structure to save income tax? Five flexi benefits can help in big income tax savingsOne thing which most of the salaried employees often ignore is having a salary structure that rewards you with maximum tax saving based on ...
30 Jan, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
Employee-focused policies take centrestage at startupsFrom nap times to birthday leaves and vacation reimbursements, chatbots that connect with employees to gauge how they are feeling to employ...
08 May, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
How to restructure your salary to make it tax friendly under the new Wage CodeThe new Wage Code has spurred companies to restructure the pay packages of employees. Find out how to optimise your salary.
23 Mar, 2021, 10.04 AM IST
Working from home may prove ‘taxing’: Here's whyAs professionals work from home, salary components such as conveyance allowance can no longer be tax-free, and given the spread of the pand...
17 Aug, 2020, 09.41 AM IST
Working from home may prove ‘taxing’Marketing executive Babu Vishwanath is happy that he has been able to save money in work-from-home (WFH) mode. He has not spent on eating o...
17 Aug, 2020, 09.06 AM IST
Uber loses French case, driver declared employeeUber has long argued it is merely a platform linking self-employed drivers with riders, a model which allows for avoidance of certain taxes...
05 Mar, 2020, 11.26 PM IST
Your employer can help you reach zero-tax income level of Rs 5 lakh: Here's howHere are six benefits that can help the salaried bring down the taxable component of income from the employer.
11 Feb, 2019, 05.19 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Plague hut, briefcase and other unusual allowancesWhile the extensive list contains as many as 197 allowances, we list a few unusual ones revised, abolished or subsumed in a larger category.
08 Jul, 2017, 10.40 AM IST
Centre mulls including cruise tours under LTC schemeAiming to increase cruise tourism, the Centre is mulling to include vacations on luxury ships under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) schem...
15 Apr, 2016, 12.13 PM IST
The next startups on the target list of the lawyer who wants to bring down UberBesides leading the case against Uber and these new three, Riordan is pursuing clients' claims against Lyft, Instacart, Postmates, Shyp.
24 Sep, 2015, 03.51 PM IST
Budget 2015: How tax benefits can boost your take-home payIf your employer does not give you HRA, deduction for rent paid by you is available from gross taxable income, subject to various limits.
01 Mar, 2015, 02.59 PM IST
Looking beyond salary: Negotiate for other benefits with employerIf we may consider an interview candidate to be a consumer, we can label an interviewer as a salesman - the product in question here is the...
17 Nov, 2012, 03.45 PM IST
- Auto, consumer durables cos target govt staff
The government employees and armed forces personnel, who have recently got a pay hike, are splurging on consumer products and travel.
24 Nov, 2008, 01.32 AM IST
- Govt all set to axe freebies on perks
Perks like accommodation, cars, interest on loans, educational facilities & use of laptops may come under scanner.
07 Feb, 2005, 11.53 PM IST