Your first salary feels huge, until you see your in-hand amount: Bengaluru CA shares the shock of first salary slipReceiving your first paycheck often comes with a stark realization: the gross salary on your offer letter is significantly higher than the ...
04 Mar, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
From Rs 30,000 to Rs 80,000 and still broke? CA calls it ‘hamster wheel’ effect and issues lifestyle inflation warningMany young professionals find their increased salaries swallowed by lifestyle upgrades, leaving their bank balances unchanged. CA Nitin Kau...
27 Feb, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
From Rs 60K to just Rs 48,500: New joiner shocked to learn the truth about her payslip, shares CANew employees often face a shock when their take-home salary is less than expected. This happens because Cost to Company includes deduction...
15 Oct, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Your in-hand salary lower than what was offered in CTC? CA shares tips to help you avoid this situationChartered Accountant Abhishek Walia has cautioned freshers and experienced professionals about the misleading nature of Cost to Company (CT...
26 Jun, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
Before you celebrate your CTC at new job, wait. IIM graduate-cum-CA warns about hidden salary trapsMany Indian professionals, especially freshers, often misinterpret their CTC as their actual take-home salary, leading to financial misplan...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
How to get a credit card without income proofIs it possible to get a credit card if you are not employed — what if you are, say, a student, a retired person or a homemaker? Proof of in...
29 Sep, 2023, 11.09 AM IST
How Max Life Insurance breaks through the clutter with its ‘three Ps Playbook’ – products, processes, partnershipsMax Life Insurance launched the second largest ESG Fund in the life insurance sector in India, which has helped to increase its visibility ...
05 Jan, 2023, 12.07 PM IST
Lending startup SarvaGram closes Series C with $35 millionWith this funding round, SarvaGram plans to expand its distribution network by adding 75 outlets (to reach 125) by the end of FY2024.
03 Jan, 2023, 11.28 PM IST
5 best emergency loans online for immediate emergency cash with bad credit and no credit checkBest emergency online loans for people with bad credit and also who want an immediate cash without any hassle.
13 Jul, 2022, 12.04 PM IST
B2B SaaS co Noticeboard raises angel round from Stellaris Venture Partners and othersFunds will be used to strengthen technology, product, design teams and onboard talent
25 Jul, 2017, 10.08 AM IST
7-steps to file income tax returns without Form 16The Form 16 contains the details of the TDS already deposited by your employer, so it helps you in estimation of your correct tax liability.
12 Jul, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
Budget 2016: 6 ways to pay less tax, legallyHRA gives you a bigger break than a company flat? This is designed to help you understand the key tax proposals of the Budget and minimize ...
01 Mar, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
Are you financially cheating on your spouse?Deception about money has the potential to destroy both your marriage and finances. Find out how to keep both on track.
12 Oct, 2015, 08.15 AM IST
Switching jobs? Find out how to overcome needless tax complicationsHere are the seven most common tax-related issues that are a fallout of job switches and how to make sure you don’t face the financial cons...
13 Oct, 2014, 09.01 AM IST
Why Young Entrepreneurs are returning to India to start new businessesI was working for Microsoft in the US and when my work visa was rejected, it was a catalyst for me to move back to India,” said Kunal Bahl,...
22 Nov, 2013, 11.18 PM IST