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The post, shared by podcast host Kushal Lodha, described how CA Abhishek R. Vaishya started working at a very young age.
Abhishek R. Vaishya was selling vegetables from 4 to 6 am. (representational image)
A post shared by a podcaster on X (formerly Twitter) caught the attention of many online after highlighting one man’s journey from humble beginnings to financial success. The story revolves around Chartered Accountant (CA) Abhishek R. Vaishya, whose life, as described in the post, has left people inspired and curious.
The post, shared by Kushal Lodha, described how Abhishek started working at a very young age. “He used to sell vegetables in Dadar with his father from the age of 13 to 20,” he wrote.
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According to the post, Abhishek would sell vegetables from 4 to 6 am and then head straight to his CA classes from 7 to 10 am. His day did not end there. He will continue his essay from 10am to 9pm followed by some time to study before going to bed by 11pm.
The post also highlighted his living conditions. He stayed in a 150 square feet room with 5 people in his family where he continued his studies. After becoming CA, he asked his father to retire and stop selling vegetables.
From Amman job to multiple homes and luxury cars
The story also mentions that after qualifying, Abhishek moved abroad. “He went to Amman, worked for 6 years and then started his business,” the post said.
Over time, his career has grown significantly.
The post read: “Today, he owns a total of 5 homes, in India, Dubai, and Oman, drives a BMW as well as a Mercedes, and has the most famous cloud kitchen business in Oman.”
The blogger concluded by saying that he felt inspired after meeting him, writing: “I was very inspired by his journey, and I became even more charged after meeting him.”
See post here
He sold vegetables in Dadar with his father from the age of 13 to 20 years. He would sell vegetables early in the morning from 4 to 6 am, then go to final CA classes from 7 to 10 am, then go to essay from 10 am to 9 pm, study a little, and then sleep by 11 pm.
He got used to… pic.twitter.com/ihRK4OG39g
– Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548) March 19, 2026
What people say online
The story received mixed reactions, with one user commenting: “Children who grew up on the streets are always more intelligent than children who drive Mercs or BMWs.”
Another wrote: “What an inspiring story,” while another added: “Hard work paves the way.”
“Did he buy that one room? This property means wealth,” one person asked.
Some also asked about the early morning hours for selling vegetables. When one person asked how people would buy vegetables at that time, others explained that wholesale markets usually open early in the morning.
Delhi, India, India
March 20, 2026, 4:11 PM IST
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