Man Ditches ₹11 LPA Bengaluru Job To Start Business, Now Earns ₹28. 5 Lakh A Year; Internet Reacts
Last Updated:August 04, 2026, 08:32 ISTA man's decision to leave his ₹11 LPA Bengaluru job and start a water purification business has gone viral, with users debating whether the reported ₹28. 5 lakh profit is. . .
Last Updated:August 04, 2026, 08:32 ISTA man's decision to leave his ₹11 LPA Bengaluru job and start a water purification business has gone viral, with users debating whether the reported ₹28. 5 lakh profit is realisticRapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI. +Man left ₹11 LPA job for water business. Now earns ₹28. 5 lakh annually. Story went viral, sparking debate. A man's decision to quit his ₹11 LPA corporate job in Bengaluru and start a drinking water business has gone viral (Image-X/@ankitpandey)A viral X post claiming that a man left his ₹11 lakh per annum corporate job in Bengaluru to start a local drinking water business has gone viral on social media after an X post claimed he now earns nearly ₹28. 5 lakh annually. The post, shared by X user Ankit Pandey, highlighted how his friend chose entrepreneurship over a traditional corporate career. According to the post, instead of continuing with a 9-to-5 job and pursuing promotions, the man returned to his hometown and established a water purification plant on his own property. Recommended StoriesNRI Says Parents Asked For ₹20 Lakh To Buy Brother's Flat After He Spent ₹19 Lakh On Wedding; Internet Says 'You're Not An ATM'‘This Is My Power Glass’: Woman Claims Man Wearing Meta Glasses Took Photos Inside Tamil Nadu Temple; Divides Internet‘Never Know What Story Someone Is Carrying’: Hyderabad Man Shares A Thoughtful Perspective On Corporate OfficesMumbai Man Finds Rusty Pin Inside Sweet Before Giving It To His Daughter: ‘It Was By Chance I Spotted It’Pandey explained that his friend built a business supplying purified drinking water to households and small shops spread across multiple residential colonies. Over time, he reportedly connected around 300 regular customers and now delivers approximately 300 water cans every day. Sharing a breakdown of the business, Pandey wrote that each water can is sold for ₹30. Based on the reported daily sales of 300 cans, the business generates around ₹9,000 in revenue every day, taking the monthly turnover to nearly ₹2. 7 lakh. He further detailed the operating costs involved in running the business. According to the post, monthly expenses include around ₹15,000 towards water purification and electricity, while transportation costs amount to nearly ₹20,000 every month. Since the purification plant operates from the entrepreneur’s own property, there are reportedly no rental expenses. After deducting these costs, Pandey claimed that the business generates an average monthly profit of approximately ₹2. 35 lakh, translating to nearly ₹28. 5 lakh in annual earnings. Emphasising the idea behind the venture, Pandey wrote, “Sometimes the best business is not the most glamorous one. It is the one that solves a daily problem consistently. "He concluded the viral post by asking users, “Would you leave a ₹11 LPA corporate job for a business like this?"The post quickly gained traction on the platform, drawing a mix of admiration, encouragement and scepticism from social media users. “Nowadays this is becoming a very profitable business. Because people are becoming health conscious and the demand for clean water is increasing," said one user. Another commented, “Great example of solving a real everyday problem. A sustainable business with steady demand can be just as rewarding as a corporate career. 👏"My friend quit his ₹11 LPA 9-to-5 job in Bengaluru. Now he earns nearly ₹28 lakh a year from his home. Instead of chasing promotions, he went back home and started a simple water purification business. He installed a water purification plant on his own property and connected…pic. twitter. com/uY3mfTd0d3— Ankit Pandey (@iamankitpande)August 3, 2026Not everyone, however, was convinced by the numbers shared in the post. One user questioned the feasibility of the business model, writing, “This looks great only on paper. Supplying 300 cans, that’s roughly 1 can per 2 minute, daily is practically impossible, unless there are big corporates or events. I am sure even your friend will agree on this. "A fourth user praised the decision to step outside the comfort zone, saying, “Benefit of stepping out from Comfort Zone, He mught be doing hardwork , but if family is happy , you are with them all sacrifices are worth. "Another user summed up the sentiment by writing, “Ground level utility beats high-level corporate prestige every single time, cash flow doesn’t care about job titles. "News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismLocation :First Published:August 04, 2026, 08:32 ISTNewsviralMan Ditches ₹11 LPA Bengaluru Job To Start Business, Now Earns ₹28. 5 Lakh A Year; Internet ReactsDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More