India's entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with a surge of young, self-made billionaires reshaping industries and challenging conventional norms. The Hurun Rich List 2025 highlights this trend, showcasing individuals who have amassed fortunes through innovation, determination, and a keen understanding of emerging markets.
Leading this pack of young achievers are Kaivalya Vohra, 22, and Aadit Palicha, 23, the founders of Zepto, a Bengaluru-based company that has revolutionized urban shopping with its lightning-fast 10-minute delivery model. Vohra and Palicha have become India's youngest billionaires, with net worths of INR 4,480 crore and INR 5,380 crore, respectively. Their platform has reshaped how Indians perceive convenience and consumption, proving that age is no barrier to building billion-dollar businesses.
Another notable mention is the trio Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, both 22, along with Brendan Foody who became the world's youngest self-made billionaires after their AI recruiting startup Mercor raised $350 million, valuing the company at $10 billion. They surpassed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who became a billionaire at 23, as the youngest billionaires.
Rohan Gupta, 26, of SG Finserve, and Shashvat Nakrani, 27, of BharatPe, are also making waves in the fintech sector. Gupta is redefining how India handles money through SG Finserve's digital solutions, while Nakrani's BharatPe has become a prominent player in the country's burgeoning digital payments ecosystem. Their success underscores the incredible opportunities in financial technology and India's rapidly expanding wealth-creation engines.
Trishneet Arora, 30, founder of TAC Security, has carved a niche for himself in the cybersecurity industry. His company provides cybersecurity solutions to businesses and governments, reflecting the growing importance of data protection in the digital age.
In their early 30s, Aravind Srinivas, 31, of Perplexity, Aditya Kumar Halwasia, 31, of Cupid, Harsha Reddy Ponguleti, 31, of Raghava Constructions and Hardik Kothiya, 31, of Rayzon Solar have also made the list. Srinivas's AI-powered search company, Perplexity, commands a staggering valuation of ₹21,190 crore, marking him as one of the wealthiest young tech founders globally. Halwasia's Cupid has built a ₹1,960-crore lifestyle-tech business by understanding urban consumer preferences. Ponguleti's ₹1,300-crore net worth reflects India's infrastructure boom and the opportunities in building future cities. Kothiya is powering India's green future through Rayzon Solar, valued at nearly ₹4,000 crore.
Ritesh Agarwal, 31, of Prism (formerly OYO), remains one of India's most recognizable billionaire entrepreneurs. His global hospitality network has redefined affordable travel, making quality accommodation accessible to millions.
These young billionaires exemplify India's entrepreneurial spirit and its potential to generate wealth across diverse sectors. Their success stories serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and a testament to the transformative power of innovation and determination in the Indian economy.
