New Delhi, May 16 -- A viral video by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Vishwas Mudagal, who is the CEO, author and founder of GoodWorks Group, has sparked online debate after he shared his perspective on the income needed to be considered "rich" in India's tier-2 cities.

In the clip, Mr Mudagal argues that while earning Rs.1 lakh per month in tier-2 cities already offers a comfortable life, people seeking "lifestyle freedom" may require higher incomes depending on the city and their expectations.

"How much do you really need to be called rich in India's smaller cities? In tier 2 cities, one lakh per month actually goes a long way. But if you want lifestyle freedom, not just survival, here's what it takes," he said in the video.

The entrepr...