From overpriced butter chicken to haldi priced like wine: Harsh Goenka lists how the desi squad lives abroad

Harsh Goenka, the current chairman of Mumbai-headquartered RPG Enterprises, listed ways Indians live after they move abroad, saying they are happy even after eating overpriced butter chicken and more.

"Indians move abroad to… Eat overpriced butter chicken from a Punjabi with a fake Italian accent. Buy haldi and hing that costs more than a bottle of wine. Miss golgappas while chewing on sad quinoa. Celebrate Diwali like it’s the Met Gala—minus celebs, plus aunties in Swarovski sarees," said Harsh Goenka.

"Make only Indian friends and discuss how “things are better back home.” Form a WhatsApp group called Desi Squad. And then save up in dollars… just to fly back and tell their parents how amazing life is over there," added Goenka.


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How people reacted to the post?
"Well I met lots of Indians making easing 300K+ a year easily, riding great cars, spending lavishly, there is a growing breed Indians enjoying lavish lifestyle. One of my colleague fresh out of US university bought Mercedes S-Class, Another experienced colleague , bought Mercedes Maybach," said one user.

"And don’t forget argue about whose mom makes the best biryani while standing in line for overpriced samosas at the one Indian store 30 miles away," added one more user.

Another user in reply to Goenka said "We chase foreign streets, but our hearts invest in home. Currencies change, emotions compound. True wealth isn’t where you live, it’s what you build. Invest memories, not just money — returns last longer than borders."

"Many Indians who travel abroad often experience moments of longing for authentic Indian food, only to find themselves settling for fusion dishes that prioritize presentation over genuine flavor. It's understandable to miss the comfort of familiar tastes during their journeys," said one user.