Ambitious entrepreneurs not only build successfull businesses but also contribute a lot to the overall revenue of a country. They often face the challenge of funding, hiring the right talent, acquiring the success rate, but all these factors do not stop these entrepreneurs from achieving something big.

India has created many enthusiastic and hardworking business entrepreneurs, from Kaivalya Vohra to Mihir Menda.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 young Indian entrepreneurs:

1. Kaivalya Vohra

Company Name: Zepto
Designation: Co-founder & CTO, Zepto
Age: 22 Years

Kaivalya Vohra is the co-founder and CTO of Zepto, a quick-commerce startup delivering groceries in under 10 minutes. A Stanford dropout, he launched the venture with childhood friend Aadit Palicha in 2021. Zepto was valued at $5 billion in 2024 and has raised $1.95 billion—the highest by any U30 founder in India.

He leads the tech and product vision at Zepto, which now operates across 10 major Indian cities. Vohra is the youngest entrepreneur on the Hurun India U30 list. His leadership is credited with scaling a hyperlocal delivery model in record time.

2. Aadit Palicha

Company Name: Zepto
Designation:Co-founder & CEO, Zepto
Age: 22 Years

Aadit Palicha is the co-founder and CEO of Zepto, India’s fastest-growing 10-minute grocery delivery platform. A Stanford dropout, he returned to India to co-create Zepto with Kaivalya Vohra in 2021. He oversees business strategy, investor relations, and team building at the company.

Zepto has raised nearly $2 billion and operates in all major metros with thousands of employees. Palicha is the second-youngest entrepreneur on the Hurun U30 list. His strategic leadership helped Zepto become a $5 billion unicorn in record time.

3. AVR Shree Smaran

Company Name:AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers
Designation: Executive Director
Age: 22 Years

AVR Shree Smaran is the Executive Director of AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers, a family-owned jewellery chain in Tamil Nadu. At just 22, he is modernizing the traditional gold business through digitized operations and branding. His leadership focuses on customer engagement and multi-generational appeal.
He represents the rare entry of a non-tech legacy entrepreneur on the Hurun U30 list. Smaran blends heritage with digital-first strategies to drive future growth. He’s building a bridge between the legacy retail sector and India’s modern retail landscape.

4. Arjun Deshpande

Company Name: Generic Aadhaar
Designation: Founder & CEO
Age:22 Years

Arjun Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Generic Aadhaar, a pharma retail startup aimed at making medicines affordable. He started the venture at age 16 and built a network of over 1,500 partner pharmacies. The company offers generic drugs at up to 80% lower prices than branded alternatives.

Ratan Tata backed the company, providing funding and mentorship. Deshpande’s mission combines business with social impact in healthcare. He is recognized as one of India’s most promising young social entrepreneurs.

5. Shiva A Sankeshwar

Company Name: Vijayanand Travels (VRL Group)
Designation: Executive Director
Age: 23 Years

Shiva Sankeshwar is the Executive Director of Vijayanand Travels, a key division of the VRL Group founded by his grandfather. He’s modernizing operations by investing in digital ticketing, fleet upgrades, and customer-centric services. Based in Hubballi, he brings innovation to India’s regional transport sector.
He is one of the youngest from a logistics and transport background to make the U30 list. Sankeshwar is working to streamline travel services across South India. His vision is to build a more efficient, tech-driven travel experience for everyday commuters.

6. Ujjwal Sukheja

Company Name: Swish
Designation: Co-founder
Age: 24 Years

Ujjwal Sukheja is the co-founder of Swish, a fashion-tech startup that offers affordable, trend-driven apparel for young consumers. Based in Bengaluru, he leads growth, operations, and go-to-market strategy. Swish is known for fast-moving fashion drops and influencer-led campaigns.

Ujjwal’s leadership is helping the brand reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with a digital-first model. He’s building a youth brand tailored for aspirational India. His entrepreneurial journey reflects India’s rising D2C consumer startup wave.

7. Saran S

Company Name: Swish
Designation: Co-founder
Age: 24 Years

Saran S is a co-founder of Swish and operates primarily from Tiruchirappalli. He manages backend logistics, supplier relationships, and inventory systems to enable rapid fulfillment. His regional understanding helps Swish penetrate smaller towns and semi-urban markets.

Swish offers style-forward fashion at accessible prices, and Saran ensures the backend supports scale. His contributions are vital to delivering a seamless customer experience. He is a strong example of how regional entrepreneurs are shaping national startups.

8. Aniket Shah

Company Name: Swish
Designation: Co-Founder
Age: 25 Years

Aniket Shah is the third co-founder of Swish and leads product design and brand marketing. Based in Ahmedabad, he works on seasonal launches and influencer collaborations. His vision shapes the creative identity and positioning of the Swish brand.

Aniket ensures the brand resonates with Gen Z across India’s smaller cities. He blends youth culture, social media, and trend forecasting into product development. His work positions Swish as a rising star in India’s fashion e-commerce scene.

9. Rahul Rawat

Company Name: Digantara
Designation: Co-founder
Age: 25 Years

Rahul Rawat is the co-founder of Digantara, a space-tech startup working on Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The company builds tools to track satellites and debris to ensure safer space navigation. Based in Phagwara, Digantara is a rare deep-tech startup emerging from a non-metro city.
Rahul’s work tackles the global problem of space congestion with homegrown technology. He’s part of India’s next wave of aerospace entrepreneurs. His innovation is placing Indian space-tech on the world map.

10. Mihir Menda

Company Name: RMZ Corp
Designation: Principal – Family Office & Supervisory Board Member
Age: 25 Years

Mihir Menda is part of the leadership at RMZ Corp, one of India’s largest privately-held real estate firms. Operating from Boston, he’s responsible for international strategy, sustainability, and innovation. Mihir represents the next-gen vision of a real estate empire.

He is helping RMZ evolve into a tech-forward, ESG-focused realty business. His global perspective and modern leadership style are revitalizing legacy real estate practices. Mihir is an emerging force in urban infrastructure and smart workspace design.

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