Nri With Rs 56 Cr Portfolio Plans India Return After 23 Years In Us

The individual, who has lived in the US for more than two decades, said the decision was not driven by money but by a deeper feeling of not fully belonging in America.

In a Reddit post, the NRI said they arrived in the US with great excitement and felt they had entered the centre of the world. Compared to the India they had grown up in, the infrastructure and living standards in America appeared far more advanced.

“When I first came to the US, I was very excited. It truly felt like I had arrived at the centre of the world,” the user wrote.

Over the years, the NRI built significant wealth through salary, equity compensation and long-term investments in US technology stocks. The individual said their current investment portfolio is around $6 million, apart from other assets.

“My income mainly comes from my salary and equity compensation, and I’ve also been investing long-term in US tech stocks, gradually building and growing my net worth,” the post said.

Despite this financial success, the NRI said the thought of returning to India had become stronger with time.

“This is not purely a financial decision anymore. Even after all these years in the US, I still occasionally feel like an outsider,” the user wrote.

The NRI said there was a subtle but persistent sense of distance that was difficult to explain. No matter how much one achieved, the person said, it sometimes felt like they were not fully part of the place.

The individual also said ageing in the US had become a major concern. They were now thinking about community support, family connections and emotional security in later life.

The post triggered mixed reactions on social media.

Some users advised the NRI not to take a sudden decision and suggested spending a long period in India before moving permanently.

“Maybe first take a long trip to India and check whether your feelings match reality when you are there,” one user commented.

Others supported the decision, saying the NRI had earned enough money and could now enjoy a comfortable life in India.

“Go brother go. You have made decent money. $6 million plus other assets is by no means a small thing. Enjoy your retirement life in Delhi,” another user wrote.

Several users pointed out that community and emotional support matter more than location. One comment said that a person can be happy anywhere if they have close friends, extended family and people to share life’s struggles and achievements with.

Some also warned that India has changed a lot in the last 23 years and that visiting for a few weeks is very different from living there permanently.

One user advised the NRI to spend at least six months in India before making the final call.

The post has struck a chord with many Indians abroad, especially those who have achieved financial success but continue to struggle with questions of identity, belonging and emotional security.