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She also stated that she already owns a two-storey house and a shop in nearby Velanga village, both for rent.

Many defended the woman’s success story as the product of years of hard work. (Image source: X)

What started as a casual morning conversation between an employer and his domestic help has now turned into one of the most viral stories on X this week. A user’s post about a domestic helper buying a 3-bedroom apartment worth Rs 60,000 in Surat, while she already owns several properties, has left netizens stunned and curious.

The post reads: “My domestic helper came today looking really happy. She told me that she just bought a 3-bedroom apartment in Surat worth Rs 60 lakh, spent Rs 4 lakh on furniture and took a loan of just Rs 10 lakh. I was honestly shocked. When I asked more, she mentioned that she already owns a double-storey house and a shop in nearby Velanga village, both for rent.” “I sat there speechless.”

Within hours, the post spread like wildfire, with hundreds of comments discussing how a domestic worker had built such an impressive portfolio. While some praised her fiscal discipline and investment foresight, others attributed her success to India’s largely untaxed informal economy.

Online Reactions: “The Magic of Untaxed Money”

“This is the magic of untaxed income – no GST, no TDS, just pure savings,” one user quipped. “While salaried people are stuck in EMIs and tax slabs, the cash economy is quietly building wealth,” another added.

On the other hand, many defended the women’s success story as the product of years of hard work and smart choices. “I probably saved every rupee I earned and invested in real estate early on. This is called planning, not franchising,” one commenter wrote.

The bigger picture: Focus on the informal economy

The viral post has sparked discussions about India’s huge informal sector – where millions of workers receive cash income that is often untaxed but allows greater flexibility in saving and investing. Economists point out that although such profits may seem desirable, they come without Social Security, pensions, or medical benefits.

After this post, the Internet became convinced that one thing is clear: financial wisdom and ambition are not limited to profession or salary grade. As one user said, “Hustle, whether taxed or not, is hustle.”

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