‘My top truck drivers make more cash in hand than most software developers at Infosys,’ claims Delhi entrepreneur

A Delhi business owner recently claimed that his truck drivers earn more cash in hand than software developers, sparking a discussion about white-collar and blue-collar jobs in India.

"My top truck drivers make more cash in hand than most software developers at Infosys," he claimed on Instagram.

The man further claimed that his employees end up saving most of the money they make without being compelled to spend it on things like high rent or EMIs.

“Everyone looks down on blue-collar work. But math doesn’t care about your ego,” Daman Singh shared.

He noted that what appears to be a respectable starting salary of ₹40,000 for a fresh IT graduate is quickly spent by the high cost of living in India’s metro cities.

After covering rent, taxes, and daily expenses like food delivery, very little remains, leaving minimal scope for savings or long-term financial stability.

“A fresh IT grad in a metro city makes ₹40,000. Minus 30% for a PG/Rent. Minus taxes. Minus Zomato bills. They are left with ₹5,000 at the end of the month,” Singh said.

He continued, “An elite heavy-duty truck pilot takes home ₹45-55k in hard cash. No rent. No income tax. He’s building a house in his village while the engineer is paying off an EMI for an iPhone,” adding, “There is a massive transfer of wealth happening in the unorganized sector, and people are too busy judging the dirt on the trucks to notice the money in the bank.”

He advised, “Drop your ego. Respect the skill,” and concluded his post with a video.

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Netizens respond

A netizen commented, “My truck driver has his own car.”

Another added, “Every reel of yours hits differently — you’ve got that rare spark. Real talent, real style, real inspiration… and the way you handle your transportation business too, truly built for greatness.”

A third shared, “If it were an American/European truck, then sure, but in our khatara Indian trucks, no point of comparison.”

Singh responded, “Cabins are also getting better now. Ek cabin tour or video banadi jaaye? [Should I make a cabin tour video?]” 

Another individual said, “Reminder: High income doesn’t mean easy life, trucking is pure grind.” Singh replied that the remark is true, but asked if the life of a software engineer is easier.

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Who is Daman Singh?

According to his LinkedIn profile, the entrepreneur Daman Singh holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi.

Early in his career, he interned and worked at various organisations, but he now manages his family enterprise. His X bio describes him as the “2nd Generation Family Business Owner of Daman Group.”

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