Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Man Chooses Rice Business Over TCS Job
A man turned down a job at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to start his own rice business.
He buys rice directly from farmers, packages it, and sells it to retail shops.
By cutting out middlemen, he makes a profit of Rs 10 on every kilogram of rice sold.
He now earns around Rs 25 lakh a year.
Some people think taking risks in business can lead to big rewards, while others believe corporate jobs are safer.
A man declined a TCS job to start a rice distribution business.
He buys rice directly from farmers and sells it to retail shops.
He makes a profit of Rs 10 on every kilogram of rice sold.
His business supplies 200 quintals of rice monthly.
He earns around Rs 25 lakh annually.
- Who
- An entrepreneur who declined a TCS job offer
- What
- Started a rice distribution business
- When
- Details not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To build a profitable and sustainable business
Entrepreneurship Advocates
Corporate Job Supporters
Risk vs. Stability
Entrepreneurship Advocates
Entrepreneurship offers higher potential rewards despite risks.
Corporate Job Supporters
Corporate jobs provide stability and security.
Profit Potential
Entrepreneurship Advocates
Business ownership can lead to significant profits.
Corporate Job Supporters
Corporate salaries are steady but may not offer high profits.
- Annual Earnings
- Rs 25 lakh
- Cost per Kilogram
- Rs 40
- Selling Price to Retailers
- Rs 50 per kilogram
- Retail Price
- Rs 55–57 per kilogram
- Monthly Supply
- 200 quintals (20,000 kilograms)
- Profit per Kilogram
- Rs 10