# A recent post on Reddit by an NRI user has sparked a lively discussion about returning to India.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Business Today*

## Key points

- The poster regrets spending nearly ₹2 crore on a house in India, now viewed as overvalued.
- He has minimal savings despite eight years of work in the US and no debt or dependents.
- Reddit users advise having at least 4-5 crores in liquid assets before returning to India.
- A hybrid approach is suggested: save aggressively for 12–18 months and keep a remote US job if possible.

**Countries:** India, United States

[Read the full story on Business Today](https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/visa/story/cant-handle-h-1b-visa-stress-techie-to-return-to-india-after-11-years-with-no-savings-524605-2026-04-08)

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