The Economic Times

IITian gold medallist had a job offer worth Rs 2.5 crore, yet he chose a grocery store

An IIT Bombay alumnus, Vivek Sharma, defied a lucrative US job offer to care for his ailing parents in India. He rejected a $240,000 annual package, opting instead for a local software role and later a grocery store to support his family through their health crisis. His dedication and resilience eventually led to a remote collaboration with the same international firm, proving that true success lies in family commitment.