The Economic Times

Everyone said rejecting TCS job was a mistake. Now he reportedly makes Rs 25 lakh from selling rice

Ankit Pandey shared on X that his friend rejected a TCS placement despite being told it was a huge mistake. Instead, he built a rice business, buying directly from farmers, packaging under his own brand and supplying 200 retail shops. Pandey claimed the business now earns around Rs 25 lakh annually by selling 20,000 kg of rice every month. The post sparked debate online, with users discussing entrepreneurship, risk-taking and whether owning a business can outperform a corporate career.