A ₹30 LPA package sounds impressive, but the real take-home is much lower once you break it down:

• Stocks: ₹14.5 LPA (spread over 4 years → ~₹3.6 LPA per year)

• Joining Bonus: ₹2.5 LPA (one-time)

• Performance Bonus: ₹3 LPA (variable, not guaranteed)

• Base Salary: ₹10 LPA (increments are calculated on this)

Actual yearly CTC you might realistically see: ₹17.1 LPA (base + yearly stock + joining bonus)

• Deductions: ~₹5 LPA (tax, PF, other deductions)

• In-hand including bonuses & stocks: ~₹12 LPA → roughly ₹1 L per month

The headline CTC can be misleading. Focus on the role, sector, learning, and peer network rather than just first-year salary. Long-term growth, experience, and stock appreciation often matter more than the initial numbers.