Pune CA Earns Rs 12 Lakh Filing 400 Income Tax Returns in Few Days
A Pune-based chartered accountant reportedly earned around Rs 12 lakh in a few days during the income tax return (ITR) filing season by serving approximately 400 clients at Rs 3,000 each. Starting as a side hustle three years ago, the CA expanded the practice by hiring two interns to manage increased workload. Clients have also sought additional services like business registrations and compliance, making the practice more lucrative than the CA's full-time job. The story sparked online debate about the typical fees charged for ITR filing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 31 Jul, 02:07 pm. Other outlets followed.