Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie asks if the difference is worth the travel from Madurai every weekA software engineer earning Rs 57 lakh at a fully remote startup is considering a Rs 68.2 lakh base-and-bonus offer from a public US SaaS c...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
One answer to HR’s salary question can cost you the job or result in underpayment. Career coach says, 'Never say…'Salary expectation questions are common in interviews, but stating a specific number can reduce a candidate's negotiating power. Career coa...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution mathThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shif...
27 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Same Rs 3.5 LPA offer, two very different choices: 4 years later, one reached Rs 38 LPA while the other switched domainsTwo college batchmates received the same 3.5 LPA Wipro offer in 2022 but took different paths afterward. One rejected the job and spent two...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000: When will higher EPF deductions appear in your salary slip?Starting September 2026, a major shift in the EPFO wage ceiling will raise the limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This increase wil...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures a...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Delhi NCR families and the Rs 50 lakh wedding trap: CA warns about bigger cars, designer brands and lifestyle inflationCA Nitin Kaushik highlighted a lifestyle inflation trend among some families in Delhi NCR, where rising incomes can lead to bigger weddings...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
8th Pay Commission calculator: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 18 lakh in arrears for report implementation delay?8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission’s report submission and implementation timeline will determine employees’ arrears. For Leve...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Think a Rs 1 lakh salary means a Rs 60 lakh home loan? CA explains what banks actually checkA Rs 1 lakh monthly salary does not automatically mean you can get a Rs 60 lakh home loan, CA Nitin Kaushik explained. Banks assess factors...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Salary increase strategy for '2x hike': 5 career mistakes to avoid that quietly keeps your income lower than your market valueA corporate employee with more than 15 years of experience has shared his views on why many professionals struggle to see significant salar...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Rs 42,000 salary, layoffs, scam and lost offers: How a Bengaluru techie reached Rs 75 lakh packageA social media user named Pooja shared how her cousin’s salary rose from Rs 42,000 a month to Rs 2.30 lakh, with a Rs 75 lakh package, in 1...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Are you eligible for Rs 12,500 pension under EPS scheme after the wage ceiling hike? Know what your new pension will beThe Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling has increased to Rs 25,000. This change will enable employees to receive higher retirement benef...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
₹25,000 EPF wage ceiling: What employees need to know about EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions m...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Retiring soon? How much higher EPS pension will you get after the wage ceiling hikeThe Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling has risen to Rs 25,000. This change will affect Employees Pension Scheme members' monthly pension...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST