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Top 10 youngest entrepreneurs under 30 in India 2025: India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a generational shift, as more young founders are breaking away from conventional career paths to build their own ventures.
The latest Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 reflects this changing tide, spotlighting entrepreneurs under the age of 30 who are reshaping industries with fresh ideas and fearless ambition.
Leading the list are Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, both just 22, and the co-founders of quick commerce platform Zepto, one of the fastest-growing startups in the country.
Zepto also tops the funding charts, having raised USD 1.95 billion in equity, followed by AI-based search engine Perplexity, which secured USD 915 million.
The list features 79 entrepreneurs, collectively raising USD 5.2 billion in equity and USD 270 million in debt. Of these, 66 are first-generation entrepreneurs, having built their businesses independently, while the rest come from legacy business families.
Among the six women on the list, Devika Gholap, 28, is the youngest, recognised for her work in digital pathology through her startup OptraSCAN.
Ananyashree Birla, 30, of Svatantra Microfin, brings the most experience to the table with over 13 years in entrepreneurship, while Mihir Menda, 25, represents the global reach of India’s entrepreneurial class. Based in Boston, he serves on the supervisory board of RMZ Corporation, one of India’s leading real estate firms.
Also featured are Anant Ambani, 29, Director at Jio Platforms, and Radhika Ambani, 30, Executive Director at Encore Healthcare, both representing the new wave of leadership in legacy businesses.
Below are the top ten youngest entrepreneurs in India, all aged 25 or younger, setting new standards for dedication, resilience, and innovation within the country’s evolving startup:
| Rank | Name | Age | Company | Residence |
| 1 | Kaivalya Vohra | 22 | Zepto | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Aadit Palicha | 22 | Zepto | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 3 | AVR Shree Smaran | 22 | AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Arjun Deshpande | 22 | Generic Aadhaar | Thane, Maharashtra |
| 5 | Shiva A. Sankeshwar | 23 | Vijayanand Travels | Hubballi, Karnataka |
| 6 | Ujjwal Sukheja | 24 | Swish | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 7 | Saran S | 24 | Swish | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Aniket Shah | 25 | Swish | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| 9 | Rahul Rawat | 25 | Digantara | Phagwara, Punjab |
| 10 | Mihir Menda | 25 | RMZ | Boston, Massachusetts – United States |
Source: Hurun Research Institute, Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List 2025
