Man relocates to India after 25 years in US, reveals 'deal breaker' stopping wealthy NRI pals from returning

Published on: Nov 19, 2025 06:01 am IST

From asking inquiries to providing options, the person’s submit concerning the “deal breaker” for retiring NRIs has sparked a dialog on X.

For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), retiring of their homeland is a long-held dream. One man who relocated to India together with his spouse after spending 25 years in America found that the fact of relocation comes with a vital level of friction. He revealed that regardless of many NRIs wanting to come back again and settle within the nation, one side turns into a “deal breaker” for a lot of, and it’s the “horrendous visitors”.

The man’s submit about returning to India after 25 years within the US has gone viral. (Representational picture). (Unsplash)

“Wife & I lived in US for 25 years and returned to India. As we’re approaching retirement age some US pals are asking how life in India actually is, as they’re debating shifting to India for retirement,” the person wrote.

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He continued, “So many positives right here, however you realize what the deal breaker for a lot of is? The horrendous Traffic. Just give it some thought, NRI’s with $$ to contribute to Indian economic system, however not coming again due to our chaotic visitors,” including, “There are so many hidden prices to our dangerous visitors. We want to repair it on a warfare footing.”

HT.com has reached out to the X consumer, this report can be up to date as soon as he responds.

How did social media react?

An particular person argued, “We are 1.5 billion individuals. That naturally means crowds and visitors. Even China has them.” The OP posted, “It’s the chaos of Indian visitors that’s irritating. People reducing left, proper, honking and so forth. I can deal with Chicago visitors jams the place everybody maintains lane self-discipline and there’s order.”

Another questioned, “Why reside in a busy metropolis in retirement?” The OP merely responded, “Mom.” A 3rd commented, “Vs what? What do they do not like outdoors that they even think about coming again? Nobody elaborates. It’s at all times a trade-off. If the whole lot was good right here, everybody would come again.” The OP mentioned, “Ageing, dad and mom. Affordable healthcare. And help from a prepare dinner, driver and maid.”

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A fourth wrote, “Gated communities and personal townships will resolve this downside to an extent. I don’t assume it’s doable to resolve visitors or enhance the civil infrastructure of any large metropolis within the close to future. There are many particular pursuits, an enormous inhabitants, and so forth.”

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