India, May 19 -- Can Rs.11 crore buy a lifetime of luxury and freedom in a major Indian tech hub? A 37-year-old NRI who has spent 15 years in the US is testing that exact theory as he plans a permanent return to India. With a fully paid-off home in Hyderabad and investments in US funds, he aims to permanently retire and spend time with his family, including two young children and ageing parents. Budgeting for premium schools, domestic help, an electric vehicle, and multiple holidays, he estimates his family's monthly expenses at Rs.2.5 lakh. The man's financial dilemma highlights a growing trend among young global professionals looking to leverage foreign savings to achieve an early, work-free lifestyle back home.

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