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Mumbai Barber Earns One Lakh Monthly Sparks Viral Debate on India Job Market
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:00
Mumbai Barber Earns One Lakh Monthly Sparks Viral Debate on India Job Market
- •A Mumbai-based barber originally from Azamgarh earns around one lakh rupees a month working six days a week through Urban Company.
- •The worker expressed optimism about India stating there is no shortage of jobs for those willing to work hard and praised improved infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.
- •He takes pride in paying taxes filing returns and sending his young son to a private pre-school.
- •The story shared on X by fund manager Harsh Gupta Madhusudan drew mixed reactions dividing internet users over the state of the economy.
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The barber works six days a week from morning to night and earns around one lakh rupees per month after covering his basic travel expenses.
He mentioned that travelling from his village to Lucknow used to take seven to eight hours, but now a round trip can be completed within that same timeframe.
He stated he would not take an entry-level government job even if offered because he enjoys his work and autonomy. He also takes pride in paying taxes, noting that TDS is deducted and he regularly files his returns to receive refunds.
