From ₹1 crore at 34 to ₹7.5 crore at 37: Indian consultant in Middle East shares wealth journey; internet reacts

A 37-year-old Indian management consultant has shared his wealth journey on Reddit, detailing how he grew his net worth from around ₹1 crore at the age of 34 to ₹7.5 crore at 37. The professional, who works for a top management consulting firm in India, started his career at 22 as a graduate trainee with an annual salary of ₹10 lakh.

After completing his MBA, he moved into management consulting at 26, earning ₹25 lakh. He then switched to an industry role at 29, earning ₹40 lakh, and later returned to consulting in the Middle East at 34 with a tax-free salary of ₹3.5 crore. His net worth, which was initially around ₹1 crore, increased significantly due to his move to the Middle East, where he built a net worth of approximately ₹6.5 crore in the past two-and-a-half years.

The consultant owns three properties in Mumbai, holds around 700 grams of gold, and has a ₹30 lakh investment in equity. The post has sparked interest and questions about his financial strategy and overseas income, highlighting the growing interest among Indian professionals in high-paying overseas opportunities.