RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka recently remarked that Netflix, soft drinks, or social media may seem affordable or free, but those do have hidden costs.
Goenka warns people about "hidden costs"
“Netflix doesn’t cost ₹499—it costs your time. Coke doesn’t cost ₹30—it costs your health. Social media isn’t free—it costs your focus. There’s always a hidden cost. When something is free, remember: you are the product,” he wrote on X.
His statement struck an online debate.
"Moderation is the key,” one user wrote. “Netflix, when used wisely, can inspire creativity. Coke, in limited amounts, can be a treat. Social media, in controlled use, fosters connections.”
Another user remarked, “What about political freebies? My domestic help has left since #LadliBehnaYojna. Here, I feel I am the product.”
A day earlier, Goenka shared a nostalgic post with a photo of Infosys co-founders Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani and said, “Once upon a time, Bengaluru was a serene haven—morning walks in Cubbon Park, leisurely drives in Premier Padmini, and lazy afternoons spent in quaint bookstores.”
“Then, a few bright IITians got some seed money from their better halves, and now... we spend more time stuck on Outer Ring Road than enjoying the 'Garden City' breeze. Progress, they call it!” Goenka added.
This post also initiated a debate.
A user supported Goenka’s views and said, “Bangalore had potential, but its old city roads are better than the ‘developed’ areas now. Politicians and builders are to blame—they encroached lakes and neglected infrastructure.”
“Bengaluru’s transformation is a case study in urban growth. Thank you, IITians and Infosys!” another commented.
“We can’t have it both ways. The decision to allow IT companies within city limits is now biting residents,” a user remarked.
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