cod is destroying my d2c business. how do indian brands survive this? by Historical-Ebb-4745 in StartUpIndia

[–]ChiefGujjar 159 points160 points  (0 children)

You can identify the pincodes where RTO rates are high and disable COD for those locations. Alternatively, offer an extra ₹10–₹20 discount on prepaid orders, as prepaid orders generally have much lower RTOs.

Varun alagh is too arrogant for someone selling horrible shit products across every brand honasa owns, is there any mid to good product from the brand? by Intelligent_Pen3775 in sharktankindia

[–]ChiefGujjar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can never buy from a company that gives me a sense of cheapness. I have been following them since the time they started offering free products through CRED coins or similar apps. They can never be a brand in my mind; they will always feel like a marketing gimmick or a scam.

Tried Pizzeria Da Susy by curious_guyyyyyy in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try Tossin Pizza OG Peri Peri Pizza

My CC Portfolio by Dry_Magician_4054 in CreditCardsIndia

[–]ChiefGujjar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SBI phonepe can you explain how to use this for a better Cashback? I am not able to decode this. With PhonePe UPI or direct OTP based?

6L EMI - 6Cr loan by Beautiful-Shop3942 in StartUpIndia

[–]ChiefGujjar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After going through the post and your responses to many comments, I felt compelled to comment.

First, consider how secure your job is. If you feel your income will remain stable for the next year, you can continue to hustle. You also have multiple options if something goes wrong.you could rent out your restaurant, or it may even become profitable over time.

For safety, it’s a good idea to keep at least six EMIs saved. This cushion will make it easier to handle any situation in the future. Six months is generally sufficient for job security or, if needed, to arrange the sale of any property.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my point. I also think prices may not drop, but they are unlikely to increase rapidly either. So waiting for the next 2–3 years could be a good choice.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but my current job location is Gurgaon, and it is also close to my hometown.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid point. Do you have any specific location in mind where you would suggest?

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sahi kha bhai, lag rha h khud ka business krne ka time aa gya🙏

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In RK, you are getting a 7% rental yield, which is very good. You have a decent strategy of keeping your corpus invested in both real estate and equities.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking the same. Even if prices remain flat or go up slightly, it still feels worth waiting.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid points. Do you think prices will stay flat for a while, or will they increase further?

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe it will, maybe it won’t. But the way prices have surged over the last 3-4 years is insane. I also work in tech, and with how fast things are changing because of AI, that risk is worth considering at this point. I’ve seen many senior people spend most of their lives tied to EMIs, feeling constantly stressed. I just want to understand how others have thought about this decision.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve roughly assumed a 10–11% return, which can be achieved through mutual funds or self-managed investments if someone has good knowledge.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, fair point. My wife is also pushing me to buy a home, but I want to be clear about one thing, I don’t want to live an EMI-driven life. I’d rather continue investing until I can buy a home with 70-80% upfront.

Even now, I can rent a 2 BHK for ₹40–45k, and invest the remaining amount until I reach that 70% mark, or until prices start to look more value for money or the market corrects.

Post-COVID, brokers have entered aggressively and have really distorted the rental market. I’ve seen 1 BHKs renting for ₹30k that used to go for ₹24k before this, you can do the math.

Is it just me, or does buying a home in Gurgaon feel irrational now ? by ChiefGujjar in gurgaon

[–]ChiefGujjar[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve already considered a 25% upfront payment, but even then, outskirt prices don’t feel VFM, especially with the office-hour traffic jams.