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Articles, guides, and how-tos on Indian salary, income tax, EPF, and personal finance — written for salaried professionals.
Accenture Changes Salary Hike Formula Explained: 50% Goes To Basic Pay, Rest Paid As One-Time Cash In June
The revised model is expected to cover Accenture's global workforce, including around 3.5 lakh employees in India, while promotion-linked hikes will continue to be added entirely to base pay.
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Why Does India Keep Building Quick-Commerce Startups Instead of Deep-Tech Companies? Reddit Debate Explodes
A viral post questioning India's startup priorities has triggered a debate over cheap labour, venture capital, manufacturing, job creation and the country's appetite for long-term innovation.
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EPFO Begins Crediting 8.25% Interest for FY2025-26: Here's How Members Can Check Updated PF Balance
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has started crediting annual interest to over 34 crore member accounts, with the process being completed much earlier this year following its new digital platform rollout.
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5 Must-Read Financial Books for Investors
Discover the road to financial success through timeless wisdom from five of the best books for investors.
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EPFO website still not opening? Outage extended till 12AM, July 2
EPFO has extended the outage period till July 2 which was June 29 earlier
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CTC vs In-Hand Salary — What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)
CTC and in-hand salary are not the same. Learn exactly what CTC includes, what gets deducted, and how to calculate your actual take-home pay from any offer letter.
Read →💰LPA Full Form — What Does LPA Mean in Salary?
LPA full form is Lakh Per Annum — salary expressed in lakhs (₹1,00,000) per year. Learn what LPA means, how it differs from in-hand salary, and see LPA to monthly salary conversions.
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