Recruiters quote gross. You live on net. Put up to three offers in and see what actually lands in your account each month after APIT and EPF, what the bonus is worth after tax, and what each package costs the employer.
Tax uses the APIT slabs in force from April 2025: Rs 1.8M annual relief, then 6% on the first Rs 1M, 18% on the next Rs 500k, 24% on the next Rs 500k, 30% on the next Rs 500k, 36% above that. EPF is not deductible for APIT. Bonus is taxed as part of annual income (marginal rate). Statutory defaults 8/12/3 — edit if your contract differs.