A full breakdown of whether ₹30,000/month covers the cost of living in Mumbai — including take-home pay after tax, monthly costs, your savings rate, and how long until financial independence.
India's financial capital with competitive salaries in finance, tech, and consulting. High costs by Indian standards but manageable with strong income.
Income tax up to 30%. Section 80C allows ₹1.5L in tax deductions. LTCG tax 10% on equity gains above ₹1L.
Zerodha or Groww for direct mutual fund investing. Nifty 50 index funds are the FIRE standard in India.