Salary & Compensation
RSUs, ESOPs, salary structuring, joining bonuses, taxation of equity.
- CTC vs In Hand Salary: Why Your 30 LPA Pays 1.7 Lakh2026-09-02 · 15 min readYour offer letter says ₹30 Lakh, but your bank account only sees ₹1.7 Lakh a month. The difference between CTC and in-hand salary is filled with hidden deductions, taxes, and phantom components. Learn how to decode your salary structure and negotiate for maximum monthly cash flow.
- ESOP Vesting Strategies India: The Hidden Tax Trap2026-05-23 · 13 min readThat 40 lakh ESOP grant is imaginary wealth until you understand the fine print. Discover how ESOP vesting schedules actually work in India, the danger of short exercise windows, and the brutal reality of perquisite taxation that catches most startup employees off guard.
- ESOP vs RSU taxation in India: How to calculate your actual take-home2026-05-21 · 12 min read
- Joining Bonus Tax India: The 30% TDS Trap on Early Exits2026-05-22 · 10 min readNegotiated a massive sign-on bonus but want to quit early? You might be caught in the gross refund trap. Discover how joining bonus tax in India forces you to repay money you never received, and learn the exact steps to recover your 30 percent TDS from the Income Tax Department.
- Why your notice period buyout is taxed twice and how to stop it2026-09-10 · 10 min read
- The Financial Math of Taking a 6-Month Sabbatical in India2026-08-29 · 9 min read
- How to structure a ₹30 lakh CTC to minimize tax in India2026-05-22 · 12 min read
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