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From Rs 18 lakh salary to $100K savings: A Bengaluru techies bold leap goes viral

An Indian software engineer earning 18 lakh annually in Bengaluru faced slow wealth accumulation due to high expenses. He pursued a $75,000 master's in the US, financed by a loan. Post-graduation, his $145,000 salary allowed him to repay the debt in 20 months and now he saves $100,000 annually.

23 Feb 2026 11:33 am