Overview
- Saniya Ahuja, a Microsoft employee in Hyderabad, posted an Instagram reel on her March 2026 budget that totaled Rs 136,857.
- She put Rs 70,000 into mutual fund SIPs, which are monthly plans that auto-invest a set amount.
- Her other outlays included Rs 22,000 for rent, Rs 16,749 on shopping, Rs 10,913 on transport from flight tickets, about Rs 10,000 on dining, over Rs 3,500 on health, Rs 2,755 on groceries, and Rs 1,200 on subscriptions.
- She said she overspent for the month and plans to balance it next month, using the Money Manager app to log every expense.
- The video drew wide reactions online and adds to a wave of young professionals publicly breaking down monthly costs to build better spending habits.