Starting a business comes with several challenges. From street-side food stalls to air-conditioned restaurants, the biggest hurdle is keeping the business running. Success largely depends on customer footfall and daily sales. However, a Maggi seller at Rohtang Pass has caught the internet’s attention with his impressive earnings, even during the off-season.
Maggi And Tea At Rs 100 And Rs 40 A Cup
A video featuring the vendor surfaced online after a hiker, Harsh Chauhan, allegedly encountered him while trekking at Rohtang Pass. Curious about the business, Chauhan asked the seller about his daily earnings. The response left him surprised.
According to the conversation, the vendor sells around 60 to 70 plates of Maggi at Rs 100 each during the off-season. He also serves approximately 200 cups of tea, priced at Rs 40 each.
Based on these figures, the hiker estimated the seller’s daily earnings at around Rs 8,000.
In the video, the man says, “I asked this man how much he earns. He said it’s off-season, so we don’t earn much during these months. I then asked him how much he earns during the off-season. He said that he sells around 60 to 70 plates of Maggi and around 200 cups of tea. Now, if you calculate this, Maggi is worth Rs 100 and tea is worth Rs 40, which makes his per day income of Rs 8,000. And this is his off-season earnings. This shows that no business is big or small.”
Viral Post Claims Daily Sales Touch Rs 15,000
The viral discussion gained further traction after an Instagram post shared by ‘Dr Akansha Singh’ highlighted the vendor’s estimated turnover.
“We went to Rohtang Pass and asked a Maggi seller about his turnover during the off-season!
He said they sell around:
60–70 plates of Maggi — ₹100/plate
Around 200 cups of tea — ₹40/cup
That means even in the OFF-SEASON, the estimated daily sales come to around Rs 14,000– Rs 15,000 per day!
And this is just the off-season… imagine the turnover during peak tourist season!” the post read.
Shared a few days ago, the post has attracted considerable attention from netizens. The story has also sparked discussions about how even a small food business can generate substantial revenue in a busy tourist destination.
