India, Feb. 12 -- A fresh salary guide shows booming paychecks in tech, finance, and beyond, but skills like AI and digital transformation are the real game-changers for climbing the ladder. If you're in India and wondering what your next paycheck might look like, or if you're just curious about where the big money is flowing, the latest salary guide for 2026 has some eye-opening numbers.

We're talking about base annual salaries (no bonuses included) across a bunch of industries, from banking to tech startups. And it's like a roadmap to the job market, highlighting what's hot, what's paying top rupee, and what skills could land you that dream role.

Let's break it down in simple, everyday language, sector by sector. Think of this as tha...