“7.2 LPA to 16?”: Recruiter says he’s “out of touch with today’s generation” after 100% salary hike expectation, internet says 'nothing wrong in paying...'A recent post on X ignited a debate on hiring expectations and salary jumps. A tech professional questioned a candidate's request for a 100...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Employee expecting appraisal, gets fired by boss instead. What he said next turned the termination into job promotionA software developer’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed that an appraisal meeting unexpectedly turned into a firing discussion b...
26 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Can Rs 2 crore retirement corpus generate Rs 2 lakh monthly income for 20 years after retirement?Planning your retirement corpus is crucial. A Rs 2 crore fund may not last 20 years with high withdrawals. Experts suggest a bucket strateg...
25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Gig workers' incentives cool; YC attendees resell AI creditsHappy Tuesday! Despite a shortage of delivery workers, payouts for gig riders have increased only slightly this summer. This and more in to...
19 May, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
From ₹3.5 lakh to ₹35 lakh in 3 years: Indian techie shares how he got the big raise without mentors, or paid coursesAn Indian software engineer achieved a remarkable salary jump from ₹3.5 lakh to ₹35 lakh annually within three years. This success came wit...
18 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
‘Engineers hope for a salary hike at 2 am’: Bengaluru techie’s sarcastic analysis on top 5 high-paying jobs is a reality check on current job marketHigh-paying careers are not always what they seem. A Bengaluru techie highlighted five surprising ways to earn big in India. PG owners, cig...
12 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 28%There are two ways to deal with the kind of uncertainty the US-Iran war has brought to the stock market. First, you could just sit it out a...
11 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tata Motors rolls out VRS after union push; around 300 employees opt inTata Motors recently offered a voluntary retirement scheme to its employees. This initiative was a response to demands from worker unions. ...
08 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Skyroot, a newborn unicorn; AI pay gap growsSkyroot Aerospace became India’s first spacetech unicorn after its latest funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
08 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
The growing pay gap: AI skills drive 60% higher salaries in techAI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This wideni...
07 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
No IIT, no IIM, but still Rs 75 LPA income: Man shares the career strategy and lessons that helped him get high-paying jobA Reddit post about a tech professional’s career journey is gaining attention online. The man, who holds a B.Sc. degree from a Tier-3 colle...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
From ₹1K gigs to ₹70 lakh hustle: Techie quits moonlighting to reclaim LifeA young platform engineer from a tier-3 college revealed his intense moonlighting journey, juggling two remote roles to earn Rs 70 lakh ann...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
India Inc bets on mid-level talent; expects moderate salary hikes: ReportCompanies in India anticipate a future hiring focus on mid-level professionals. Salary increases are projected to be moderate, between 5 to...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
This industry gives the highest salary hike: Not IT or real estate; check what's driving salary success in 2026Salary hikes in India are stabilizing around 9.1% for 2026, a slight increase from 9.0% in 2025, as companies prioritize cost discipline an...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST