A 46-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate from Gollapalli village in Andhra Pradesh won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,27,54,614) in the latest National Bonds draw.

The winner, Nagendram Borugadda, who works as an electrician, has been living in the UAE since 2017 with a dream to provide a brighter future for his family.

Borugadda’s journey to crorepati status is a testament to the power of perseverance and smart saving habits.