Is basic salary half of CTC?

According to new rules, the basic salary cannot be less than 50 per cent of the CTC . Currently, this ranges anywhere from 30 to 40 per cent of the gross salary. The rest is covered by allowances like HRA, Telephone charges, Newspapers etc. Now, since the Basic Salary is increasing, the allowances will go down.

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What is base pay in salary in India?

Basic salary is the base income of an employee, comprising of 35-50 % of the total salary . It is a fixed amount that is paid prior to any reductions or increases due to bonus, overtime or allowances. Basic salary is determined based on the designation of the employee and the industry in which he or she works in.

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