New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Corporate Majdoor Janta Party: Gurgaon professional’s satirical manifesto goes viral, CBI audit of CTC vs in-hand salary among promisesA former Amazon employee has created a satirical political party called the Corporate Majdoor Janta Party. The party's manifesto humorously...
26 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
From Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh salary, still broke? CA warns about a dangerous money habit that can destroy your financesA chartered accountant warns that rising salaries can lead to financial stress if spending increases at the same pace. Many professionals u...
26 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Luxury schools, big EMIs, premium vacations: CA warns why not low income but expensive expectations is a financial riskUrban Indian professionals face a new financial risk. High salaries no longer guarantee peace of mind. Rising lifestyle expectations trap m...
25 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
23 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
TCS salary hike: Employees say pay decreased as CEO K Krithivasan earned over ₹28 crore in FY26TCS Salary Hike News: TCS employees are reporting reduced monthly salaries despite annual increments following a recent appraisal cycle. Th...
19 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Rs 38 LPA in Bengaluru or peace in Hyderabad? This man's choice goes viral on social mediaA Hyderabad professional declined a higher-paying job in Bengaluru, prioritizing quality of life over an 8 LPA difference. He cited Hyderab...
18 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
'Rs 38 LPA in Bengaluru or Rs 30 LPA in Hyderabad?': Techie explains why he chose Hyderabad despite Rs 8 lakh lower packageA Hyderabad techie has sparked debate by choosing a lower salary in his home city over a higher offer elsewhere. Madhan Mohan T opted for c...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Rs 3,700 a day is a Gurgaon employee's daily office perks beyond CTC. Proud employee gives a breakdown of facilitiesA Gurgaon employee has gone viral after sharing a detailed breakdown of how much his company allegedly spends on him beyond his salary pack...
10 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
After 8 years of waiting, she was promoted to senior manager at Rs 28 LPA package. Six months later, she broke down in office. What went wrong?Harmanjot Kaur achieved a major career milestone, a promotion to Senior Manager. However, the demanding role led to severe stress, health i...
07 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Employee expecting 'good appraisal' gets shocked after salary decreases due to increment. 'There was nothing I could do'A Reddit user shared his experience of expecting a strong appraisal after joining a company just before the review cycle, only to receive a...
01 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
73 pc UG students expect Rs 5 LPA, only 40 pc achieve it: ReportThe Unstop Talent Report 2026 has revealed that the traditional degree premium is eroding as 30 per cent of MBA graduates are earning below...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.57 PM IST