Why this Gurgaon founder pays ₹30 lakh rent despite his parents having a 4-story house in Delhi
For many Indian families, moving out of a parent-owned home, unless it’s for a new job or relocating to a new place, is seen as a massive waste of money. However, one Gurgaon founder is completely turning that mindset on its head, asserting that the “free option was never free.” Despite having a rent-free alternative in Delhi, he chooses to shell out ₹30 lakh every year in Gurgaon. Interestingly, he notes that his relationship with his parents is actually warmer and more fully realised because they maintain a healthy distance, showing up for weekend lunches or meetings. The founder opened up about why he pays ₹30 lakh in yearly rent despite having the option to live rent-free at his parents’ house. (LinkedIn/Rohan Dhawan) “My relatives lose sleep over the fact that I pay ₹30L in rent every year in Gurgaon when living in my parents’ house in Delhi is free. My dad owns a paid-off 4-story house in Delhi. Zero rent if I moved in. But I pay ₹2.5L a month for my flat in …









