8th Pay Commission salary hike: Will 2.0 fitment factor increase gross salary by just 31%? Check pay calculatorCentral government employees anticipate significant salary raises from pay commissions. However, gross salary increases may lag behind basi...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
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
Techie reveals how he went from Rs 35 LPA job to Rs 6 LPA job: ‘I gave my everything but…’A dejected tech professional recently took to the subreddit Developers India to reveal how he landed a seemingly dream job that promised hi...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Bengaluru CA says buying a Rs 1 crore home without Rs 1.93 lakh monthly salary is a financial trapBengaluru CA Meenal Goel warned that buying a home without proper financial planning can turn into a burden. She explained the 20-30-40 rul...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM 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
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
India's IT model is out of date. Can the industry reinvent itself?Indian IT companies have survived many technological upheavals. But AI is threatening their pyramid model resting on an army of workforce p...
19 Jul, 2026, 12.08 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
AI skill demand rises over 17-fold in tech jobs, six-fold in non-tech jobs since 2020AI skills are now a baseline workplace capability across India. Demand for AI skills in technology jobs has seen a significant increase. No...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Rs 80,000 monthly salary, Rs 1 crore home, 70% EMI: Bengaluru CA shares 3 rules Indians ignore when buying a houseRapid urbanization and rising property prices fuel a competitive homeownership race. Many families stretch budgets, ignoring long-term debt...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM 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
Rs 35 LPA Bengaluru job vs Rs 26.5 LPA WFH: The salary gap looks tempting, but the real calculation goes far beyond your paycheckA Reddit post asking whether a ₹35 LPA job in Bengaluru is worth leaving a ₹26.5 LPA work-from-home role has sparked a lively debate online...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
ETtech Q&A | TCS sees better Q2 show on stressed sectors’ turnaroundMacroeconomic uncertainties due to the West Asia conflict have led to project deferrals in key verticals at Tata Consultancy Services, whic...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA bars sale of two Cadila drugs over branding concernsMaharashtra FDA has seized Cadila Pharmaceuticals drug stock worth Rs 2.45 crore. The action was taken due to similar branding on different...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST