Vada Pav Seller Earns Rs 24 Lakh Annually, Rivalling White-Collar Salaries
The vendor's monthly income totals an impressive Rs 2.8 lakh. After covering expenses, the net profit is around Rs 2 lakh each month, equating to an annual income of Rs 24 lakh
Vadapav Vendor
A viral video by vlogger Sarthak Sachdeva, showcasing the earnings of a Mumbai street vendor selling vada pav, has taken the internet by storm, demonstrating that significant income can come without a traditional office job.
In his eye-opening video, which has amassed over 10 million views, Sachdeva spent a day at a local vada pav cart. He documented the operations, starting with the preparation of the popular snack and interacting with customers. By mid-morning, the vendor had sold around 200 vada pavs, with sales continuing to surge throughout the day, culminating in a total of 622 vada pavs sold by evening. At a price of Rs 15 each, the day’s earnings totalled Rs 9,300.
Extrapolating these daily earnings, the vendor's monthly income amounts to an impressive Rs 2.8 lakh. After deducting expenses, the vendor nets approximately Rs 2 lakh monthly, translating to an annual income of Rs 24 lakh—a figure that rivals many white-collar salaries in India.
The online response has been a mix of disbelief and humour, with viewers expressing astonishment at the profitability of street food businesses. This video has ignited discussions around the financial potential of street vendors and the lucrative opportunities available in small businesses when executed effectively.
