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Payroll Precision Benchmark · FY 2025-26 & 2026-27

inHander vs. Groww Salary Calculator

While Groww is India's leading discount broker for investing your surplus savings, inHander is engineered for accurate payroll math, statutory deduction modeling, and tax regime optimization.

Payroll Precision Breakdown

Feature Comparison: inHander vs. Groww

CapabilityinHander.comGroww Calculator
Statutory Section 10(13A) HRA Engine3-condition rule (Metro vs. Non-Metro)
Exact 3-condition rule modeled with rent input
Simplified flat exemption assumption
Section 87A Marginal ReliefTapered tax protection above ₹7.75L gross
Fully calculated under Section 115BAC(1A)
Missing or calculates sudden full tax cliff
Printable Corporate Salary Slip PDFDirect export for loan and visa documentation
1-Click printable executive payslip
Not offered
Investment Upselling & Lead GenerationDemat and mutual fund promotional CTAs
Zero upselling · Pure financial calculator
Promotes Demat account creation and SIP investments
Gratuity 15/26 Statutory AllocationPayment of Gratuity Act 1972 math
Includes toggle for gratuity provision in CTC
Excluded from standard model
When to Use inHander.com

For In-Hand Salary & Tax Structure Analysis

  • • You want to know exact net pay credited to your bank account after all Indian statutory deductions.
  • • You need to test HRA savings between living in Bengaluru (Non-Metro) vs. Mumbai (Metro).
  • • You need a quick corporate payslip PDF to submit for a Schengen visa or home loan pre-approval.
  • • You want 100% privacy without spam phone calls or investment pitches.
When to Use Groww

For Investing Your Net Monthly Salary

  • • You already know your net salary and want to set up an automated monthly SIP in mutual funds.
  • • You want to buy direct equities, ETFs, or gold on the NSE and BSE.
  • • You want to track your existing mutual fund portfolio and calculate capital gains tax for ITR.

Calculate Your Real Take-Home Pay

Test your salary package with complete statutory accuracy on inHander.

₹/ yr
Presets:
+₹2,259/yr in OLD
Net monthly in-hand salary
₹80,937/ month

Estimated monthly credit in bank under NEW Tax Regime (FY 2025-26).

Annual take-home₹9,68,988
Annual tax (TDS)₹55,768
Monthly EPF₹6,000
Effective tax rate5.1%

Annual CTC distribution

NEW Tax Regime
88.2%in-hand share
88%take-home
In-hand pay
₹9,68,988
Income tax
₹55,768
Provident fund
₹72,000
PT & benefits
₹31,246

Tax Comparison (New vs. Old Regime)

Budget 2024 revised slabs vs. Old Regime deductions for ₹₹12,00,000 CTC

New Tax Regime

FY 25-26
₹75k standard deduction
Gross annual salary₹10,99,154
Standard deduction- ₹75,000
Net taxable income₹10,24,154
Total annual tax₹55,768
Monthly take-home₹80,749

Old Tax Regime

Traditional
With 80C, 80D & HRA
Recommended
Gross annual salary₹10,99,154
Standard deduction & PT- ₹52,400
HRA exemption- ₹1,80,000
Chapter VI-A (80C/80D)- ₹1,72,000
Net taxable income₹6,94,754
Total annual tax₹53,509
Monthly take-home₹80,937
Knowledge Base & FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: inHander vs. Groww

Clear answers to common questions on CTC structure, take-home calculations, Budget 2024 tax slabs, and Section 87A rebate rules.

How does inHander's HRA calculation differ from Groww's salary calculator?

Groww's salary calculator uses a simplified flat deduction estimate for HRA. inHander implements the complete statutory Section 10(13A) & Rule 2A formula, taking the minimum of: (1) Actual HRA received, (2) Actual rent paid minus 10% of Basic, and (3) 50% of Basic for Metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata) or 40% for Non-Metro cities (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram).

Does Groww account for the Section 87A marginal relief between ₹7.75 Lakhs and ₹8.20 Lakhs?

Most general finance calculators, including Groww's basic salary widget, calculate a sudden tax spike once gross income exceeds ₹7.75 Lakhs under the New Tax Regime. inHander models the precise marginal relief proviso under Section 115BAC(1A), ensuring your computed tax does not exceed the extra income earned over the threshold.

Can I download an executive payslip PDF on Groww?

No. Groww does not provide payslip PDF generation. inHander includes a built-in 1-Click Salary Slip generator that outputs a clean, printable corporate salary slip PDF complete with earnings, statutory deductions, employer benefits, and DPDP-compliant local privacy.

Does inHander prompt me to open a demat account or start a mutual fund SIP?

No. inHander is an uncompromised developer tool. We display zero investment popups, zero mutual fund affiliate widgets, and zero demat account onboarding funnels.