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Man quits ₹25 LPA job to build his own e-commerce business: ‘My wife, parents have been very supportive’
The man's video on leaving his stable corporate job to start an e-commerce business prompted mixed reactions on social media.
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Walking away from a lucrative corporate salary to pursue entrepreneurship is a risky leap that few are willing to take. Kamal Tolani, however, took that step about a month ago, quitting his ₹25 LPA corporate job to launch an e-commerce business. In a recent video, he shared how much he earned in the past month.
“I quit my 25 LPA corporate job to build something of my own. And today, I’ve completed my first month of e-commerce sales,” Kamal Tolani wrote on Instagram.
He shared how his life has changed from having “fixed salary and corporate comfort” to dealing with “just products, orders, ads, returns.” He admitted to making mistakes on the way, but also leading a lot.
In the video, he shared what his first month “actually looked like across Amazon, Meesho and Flipkart.” He gave a quick look at what worked and what didn’t. Tolani claimed that he earned ₹3,200 on Meesho, ₹0 on Flipkart, and ₹45,382 on Amazon in the last 30 days.
How did social media react?
The post prompted a series of mixed reactions. While some were supportive of the man’s new endeavour, others argued that it would not be profitable in the long run.
An individual wrote, “All the very best and congratulations on your new journey, man.” Another said, “You made a mistake by leaving your job. It will take you a long time to match the ₹25 LPA earning.”
A third posted, “Why did you leave your job?” Tolani answered this question in a previous post he shared earlier this month.
Why the career change?
Talking to hindustantimes.com, Rajasthan-based Tolani shared why he quit his job. “After spending years in the corporate environment, I increasingly felt that internal politics and the lack of freedom to build something of my own were holding me back. I had always wanted to start my own venture, so I eventually decided to take the risk and pursue entrepreneurship full-time.” That is when he decided to start his business and took the leap in September 2026.
Tolani said, “I am building a fashion jewellery business, focusing on trendy and affordable jewellery products for everyday wear and different occasions.”
How is the journey so far?
He expressed, “One of the biggest decisions I made along with leaving my job was moving from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. I already have my own house in Ahmedabad, so shifting here significantly reduced my monthly living expenses and gave me a stronger financial runway to focus on building the business. I have started the business completely from home, keeping the initial setup lean and focusing on learning the e-commerce business step by step. My wife and parents have also been very supportive of my decision to leave a stable corporate career and take the entrepreneurial route.”
He continued, “For me, this journey is not just about starting a business; it is about creating something of my own and building a life with more independence and purpose.”
