Mastering Form 15G: How Indian students can save their internship stipend from TDS deductions. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Form 15G केवल तà¤ी वैध है जब छात्र की कुल वार्षिक आय करयोग्य सीमा से कम हो। The 10% Heartbreak: Where Did Your First Stipend Go? You worked hard for a month. Your offer letter promised ₹15,000 . You eagerly check your bank account, and you only received ₹13,500 . You just became a victim of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) . But as a student, do you really have to pay this? Absolutely not. The Truth About Stipend Taxability in India Whether you are doing a high-end corporate gig, running content networks like the Sahityashala Network , or getting paid to write technical analysis for Sahityashala Sports , companies will often treat your internship stipend as a "professional fee." Under Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, companies are mandated to deduct a 10% TDS on professional and technical services. However, if your total ...
🚀 New for 2026: Want a complete roadmap to money? Read our Ultimate Financial Independence Guide for Indian Students to master Tax, UPI, and Investing today. If you're a young earner in India today, you already know that ₹10,000 doesn’t buy what ₹10,000 did five years ago. Inflation quietly eats into your savings, and this is where the debate — Mutual Funds vs Fixed Deposits — becomes more important than ever. Most of us grew up hearing, “FD kara lo, safe hota hai,” but today’s generation wants safety and better returns. Whether you’ve just started your first job, run a small business, or are saving from part-time work (like the jobs discussed in our guide on work-from-home opportunities for students ), choosing the right investment is the first step toward financial freedom. Confused between the safety of an FD and the growth potential of Mutual Funds? This infographic breaks down the key differences in risk, returns, and suitability for new investors in In...