New Delhi, May 9 -- This year, salaried employees received a 'bonus' in their April salary from the government, as reduced tax rates under the new regime that were announced in Budget 2025 kicked in from 1 April. For salaried individuals who chose the new regime this financial year, employers will have deducted less tax at source (TDS) based on the new slab rates.

The monthly increase in salaries from this is between Rs.2,900 and Rs.9,100 across various income ranges. Employees with a net taxable income above Rs.24 lakh will have seen a flat increase of about Rs.9,100 because the top marginal rate of 30% applies to incomes above Rs.24 lakh.

Net taxable income is what you're left with after after removing all possible deductions. In a co...