Security Guard's ₹10 Company Lunch Goes Viral in India

A hearty lunch for the price of a pencil sounds impossible, but one security guard in India just proved it's real.

Anand Kumar posted a video showing viewers the lunch his company provides each day for just ₹10, which is about 12 cents in U.S. currency. The meal includes dal, rice, karele ki bhujia (bitter gourd stir-fry), mixed vegetables, papad, and onions.

"Outside, this same food costs ₹50 to ₹100," Anand explains in the video, holding up the plastic bag packed with his lunch. "Here, only ₹10."

That price difference caught the internet's attention fast. The video racked up thousands of comments from people impressed by what the unnamed company offers its employees.

One viewer simply asked, "Which company?" Another joked, "Brother, get me a job too." The affordability struck a chord with workers who regularly spend significant portions of their income on basic meals.

Several commenters praised the specific food combination. "I especially love dal, rice, and karele ki bhujia," one person wrote, also complimenting Anand for sharing his daily work life online.

Not everyone focused on the price alone. Some viewers noticed the plastic bag packaging and suggested the company switch to reusable lunch boxes or proper containers to reduce waste. "The company should change the packaging a little," one user commented.

Sunny's Take

What makes this story resonate isn't just the incredibly low price. It's what that price represents: a company that values its workers enough to heavily subsidize their meals, regardless of their position.

In a country where food inflation has hit household budgets hard, ₹10 for a complete, nutritious lunch means security guards like Anand can save money for their families. It means not choosing between eating well and paying bills.

One comment captured this perfectly: "A man can do everything for his family." Another viewer wrote simply, "God bless the owner of the company."

Despite repeated questions, Anand hasn't revealed which company he works for. What matters more is the example it sets—treating all employees with dignity includes making sure they can afford to eat well.

The video proves that when companies invest in their workers' basic needs, people notice. Sometimes the most powerful statement a business can make comes on a plate for the price of pocket change.