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Man Leaves ₹25 LPA Job to Build Jewellery Business
Tolani left a job that paid him ₹25 lakh a year to start his own business.
He wanted more freedom to build something himself.
He began selling affordable fashion jewellery online.
In his first month, he earned ₹45,382 on Amazon, ₹3,200 on Meesho and nothing on Flipkart.
He said running a business means handling products, orders, advertising and returns.
He also moved from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, where he owns a house, to spend less on living costs.
His wife and parents supported his choice.
People on social media had different opinions about whether leaving a well-paid job was a good idea.
Rajasthan-based entrepreneur Tolani left a corporate job paying ₹25 lakh per annum to pursue business full-time.
He said corporate politics and limited freedom to build something of his own influenced his decision.
He started a fashion jewellery business in September 2026, selling affordable, trendy products for everyday wear and occasions.
His reported first-month earnings were ₹45,382 on Amazon, ₹3,200 on Meesho and ₹0 on Flipkart.
Tolani moved from Mumbai to Ahmedabad to reduce living expenses, and said his wife and parents supported his decision.
- Who
- Tolani, a Rajasthan-based entrepreneur.
- What
- He left a ₹25 lakh-per-annum corporate job and started a fashion jewellery business.
- Where
- He moved from Mumbai to Ahmedabad and started the business from home.
- When
- He said he took the leap in September 2026; the earnings were reported for his first month.
- Why
- He said corporate politics and limited freedom to build his own venture led him to pursue entrepreneurship.
Supporters
Skeptics
Leaving a stable job
Supporters
Some social media users supported Tolani's decision to take the entrepreneurial route.
Skeptics
Others questioned whether leaving a ₹25 lakh-per-annum job was financially sensible.
Key facts
- Previous salary
- ₹25 lakh per annum
- Business
- Fashion jewellery focused on trendy, affordable products
- Amazon first-month earnings
- ₹45,382 over the last 30 days, according to Tolani
- Meesho first-month earnings
- ₹3,200
- Flipkart first-month earnings
- ₹0
- Business setup
- Started from home with an initially lean setup
- Move
- Mumbai to Ahmedabad, where Tolani said he owns a house
Quotes
Tolani
Entrepreneur who left a corporate role to start a business
“One of the biggest decisions I made along with leaving my job was moving from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. I already have my own house in Ahmedabad, so shifting here significantly reduced my monthly living expenses and gave me a stronger financial runway to focus on building the business.”
businesstoday.in
“After spending years in the corporate environment, I increasingly felt that internal politics and the lack of freedom to build something of my own were holding me back.”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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