Join our active private whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircleIn this heartfelt conversation, Sahithi opens up about one of the toughest periods of her life—a medical emergency that changed everything. From being a single parent in the US to rebuilding her life in Hyderabad, this video dives deep into the emotional, practical, and eye-opening realities of returning to India after years abroad.#desi #backtoindia #returntoindia #backtoroots #india #nri #usindia #reversemigration #nrilife #nrishaala #startup #movingbacktoindia #NRIstoriesChapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 Updates in the last 1 year2:26 Surprises living in India5:44 Any different planning?6:50 Career opportunities10:44 Life in India12:10 Advice to returneesPrevious video : https://youtu.be/FPD7YnciQTo

oin our active whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnAmisha and Rutvik spent 13 years in Canada before finally moving back to India In this conversation we break down the real numbers, the planning, the Canada “exit tax” realities, and the lifestyle trade-offs that helped us decide. We share: monthly budgets, the exact items we budgeted for (household help, two cars, eating out, surprises), how we sold assets remotely, remittance realities, and the emotional and financial conversations between a planner and their partner.In this conversation, they share:- Our estimated comfortable living budget in Ahmedabad for two (excluding rent):-Why we sold assets in Canada (exit tax implications) and how we moved money step-by-step.-How to plan 12–36 months before moving — asset review, tax advice, and transfer caps.-Real estate: why buying before vs after moving needs careful thinking.-How to make decisions as a couple (practical vs emotional) and avoid external pressure.-Tips for moving with large pets and choosing airlines/agents. #backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #h1b #nrilife This is part2 of three parts. You can check out the previous episode here . https://youtu.be/GDEM5SBmHBoChapters1:27 Cost of Living data

11:10 Financial planning the move

21:47 Anything you would have planned differently?

24:45 Navigating the decision making process

35:03 Anything we haven't covered

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircleIn this conversation, Garima shares her family’s journey of living in South Africa and the UK, and what eventually led them to move back to India after several years abroad. She talks about the day-to-day realities of life in London, including childcare, career growth, social life, and the healthcare system, and how those experiences shaped their thinking over time. We also discuss the challenges of job-hunting from abroad, the role of family support, and how her 5-year-old adapted after moving back.If you’re exploring the idea of returning to India — or simply curious about what the transition looks like for someone working in tech — this story offers a practical and grounded perspective. #desi #backtoindia #returntoindia #backtoroots #india #nri #usindia #reversemigration #nrilife #nrishaala #startup #movingbacktoindia #NRIstoriesChapters:0:00 Intro1:03 Introduction2:58 Why move back to India7:53 Planning the move10:53 Career transition12:30 City selection in India13:59 What about moving to other countries14:54 Work culture in India vs abroad18:28 Opportunities in India20:34 Overall savings india vs abroad22:16 Life in India24:05 Anything that we have not talked about27:14 Advice to aspirantsCredit to pexels and freepiks for the stock images and videos

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircleAfter 12 years at Microsoft in the US, Gopi and Ashwini decided to move back to India — leaving behind a comfortable life, financial stability, and unvested stock options.In this candid conversation, they share their real journey of returning to India, from dealing with medical challenges, selling their home in the US, and re-starting careers, to building a business and raising kids in India. Lot of take aways from this episode, Please check it out. #desi #backtoindia #returntoindia #backtoroots #india #nri #usindia #reversemigration #nrilife #nrishaala #startup #movingbacktoindia #NRIstoriesChapters:0:00 Intro1:54 Background5:49 Why move to India?17:50 Planning the move20:59 Life in India21:38 Career progression to startups25:28 What could be done differently27:38 AdviceCredit to pexels and freepiks for the stock images and videos📚 Planning to move from the US to India soon?Check out our detailed course on financial planning for returnees — covering RNOR status, 401k, investments, real estate, and compliance requirements.https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/course-nri-to-resident-essential-financial-transition-blueprint

After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents.Shipra opens up about their life across three continents, the big decisions that shaped their journey, and the lessons they learned along the way. She shares:How one movie and one advice changed everything for themWhy they decided to return to IndiaTheir kids’ transition from ICSE to IGCSE, homeschooling, IB and collegeHow their careers evolved from corporate roles to entrepreneurshipThe emotional and practical challenges of moving back and forthTips on choosing schools, planning finances, and managing taxes when relocatingIf you’re planning to move back to India or thinking about raising kids across cultures — this episode is packed with real insights and relatable experiences.📚 Planning your move from the US to India?We created a step-by-step course for NRIs that covers:✅ 401(k), IRA, stocks & brokerage accounts✅ US home — sell or rent?✅ Social Security rules✅ Bank accounts, taxes, residency status & more👉 Check out our NRI to India Financial Transition Course:https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/course-nri-to-resident-essential-financial-transition-blueprint #MovingBackToIndia #DesiReturn #NRIStories #IndianAbroad #LifeInIndia #NRItoIndia #FamilyAbroad #IndianParents #KidsEducation #ReturnToIndia #backtoindia #returntoindia #india #nrishaala #nrilife #reversemigration #nrilife Chapters:0:00 Intro2:22 Background3:26 Why move back to India?6:30 Decision process10:11Planning the move12:36 City to relocate15:31 Life in India20:30 Kids education32:02 Why moving back to Netherlands/US38:39 Logistics of moving two continents in 2 years44:23 Overall reflection46:42 AdviceCredit to pexels and freepiks for the stock images and videos

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircleIn this episode, I talk to Nishka, a true global citizen who left India at the age of 2, studied in five different education systems (French, British, American, IB, and Indian), and eventually chose to move to India for upbringing her children close to family in 2009. She opens up about:Her childhood across continentsStudying in India after years abroadMoving again to the US, France, and the UK after marriageWhy she and her husband chose to move back to India in 2009How her kids adjusted to life and schooling in IndiaBalancing identity, career, and family after returningIt’s an honest conversation about belonging, parenting, and the emotional decisions behind returning to India after a global life.

Chapters:0:00 Intro1:40 Background5:44 Adapting different cultures as a kid12:23 Why move to US and then to Europ15:41 Why move to India?20:46 Life in India23:37 Kids adjustments & curriculum27:26 Career Planning33:25 Entrepreneur Journey36:45 Advice

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircleIf you are interested in active senior community in India, please fill out the form and we can provide our recommendations https://forms.gle/W9fBSnBhkJizKYbA6Mr. Ravi went to the US for his studies. After living in the US for 40 years, he moved back to India for his retirement. In this candid conversation, we talked about his background, life in US, what made him consider spending time in India for retirement, how he found fulfilment in India. Lot of take aways from this episode, Please check it out. #desi #backtoindia #returntoindia #backtoroots #india #nri #usindia #reversemigration #nrilife Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Background4:26 Why move to India9:39 Fulfilment in India and planning19:47 Healthcare: US vs India24:24 Financial planning30:00 Advice for people going to the US35:19 Where to live in India36:46 Final advice for future aspirantsCredit to pexels and freepiks for the stock images and videos

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Amisha and Rutvik spent 13 years abroad before finally moving back to India — and they now call Ahmedabad home. What makes this story special? Rutvik was completely against the idea of moving back. But after 3 years of careful planning, discussions, and evaluation, they made one of the best decisions of their lives.

In this conversation, they share:✅ What changed their minds about moving to India✅ How they planned their move over 3 years✅ Life in Ahmedabad after returning✅ Pros, cons, and the reality of life back in India✅ A pragmatic, step-by-step approach to planning your own return

Whether you’re in the US, Canada, UK, or anywhere abroad, this story will give you a realistic and balanced view of what returning to India truly feels like — A truly pragmatic and thoughtful approach to one of life’s biggest decisions.

Chapters0:00 Introduction1:38 - Life in India 5:30 Detailed Planning the move out of Canada

Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnIn this candid conversation, we talk to Anoop and Akshaya who lived in the United States for 15 years before deciding to move back to India. They share what led to the move — from career stagnation and H1B/Green Card uncertainty to discovering better professional growth and family balance in India.We dive deep into their journey — what life was like in the US, how they planned the move, compared healthcare, managed finances, helped their kids adjust, and rebuilt their careers back home. Whether you’re thinking of moving back or just exploring your options, this story gives you an honest look at both sides.. #backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala Chapters0:00 Background 1:14 Life in US3:15 Professional life5:17 Why move to India9:47 Healthcare India vs US13:44 Planning the move 16:56 Planning timeline20:27 Financial planning21:42 Kids curriculum24:51Career transition28:50 Freelancing in India30:09 Life in india32:48 Career growth opportunities35:24 Anything you miss from the US?37:17 Advice for future aspirants?

Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our financial planning digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturnIf you are interested in active senior community in India, please fill out the form and we can provide our recommendations https://forms.gle/W9fBSnBhkJizKYbA6After spending over 23 years living and working in Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Kumar made the life-changing decision to move back to India. In this video, he shares his personal journey — what life was like abroad, why he chose to return, how he planned his finances, and what life in India has been like for the past 8 years.👉 Whether you're an NRI thinking about returning home or just curious about life after moving back to India, Kumar’s story offers valuable insights, honest reflections, and practical advice. Please check it out. #desi #backtoindia #returntoindia #backtoroots #india #nri #reversemigration #nrilife #nrishaala Chapters:1:57 Background and Life Abroad5:06 Loneliness and kids response of moving to India10:47 Financial Planning the move15:47 Life in India for the last 8 years19:31 Advice for retirees in India21:42 Advice for future aspirants23:54 Rapid questions