When it comes to extraordinary wealth creation, few countries are on as fast a track as India right now. In recent years, the nation has seen an unmatched economic boom, with a new billionaire being minted every five days.
According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, India’s billionaire count has soared by 29% compared to last year, bringing 220 fresh faces into the club of the ultra-wealthy and raising the total number of individuals with a net worth above INR 1,000 crore to an astonishing 1,539!
Reaching billionaire status while still young is a remarkable feat, particularly in a world where, according to Forbes, the typical billionaire is 66 years old. Yet, this year’s Hurun list shines a spotlight on a new wave of young Indian entrepreneurs who are pioneering multiple industries.
Among them are Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, the 21 and 22 years old co-founders of Zepto, who have surged into the billionaire ranks with net worths of INR 3,600 crore and INR 4,300 crore, respectively.
Rohan Gupta and family, aged 25, of SG Finserve, claim the third spot with a net worth of INR 1,300 crore, closely followed by 26 years old Shashvat Nakrani, co-founder of BharatPe, who also has a net worth of INR 1,300 crore.
Interestingly, the sixth spot is jointly held by several notable names, including Ritesh Agarwal, Harsha Reddy Ponguleti, Trishneet Arora, and Aditya Kumar Halwasia, all aged 30 and sharing this rank in the list.
Adding to the highlights, Alakh Pandey, the 32 years old founder of Physics Wallah, stands out with an impressive estimated fortune of INR 4,500 crore.
As India now boasts a total of 334 billionaires of all ages, including Hanwantbir Kaur Sahney, the oldest at 95, this blog zooms in on the youngest and most dynamic founders to watch in 2025.
List of Youngest Indian Billionaires of 2025
We have curated a list of Youngest Indian Billionaires in India. Most of them are first time enreprenuers without any business background.
Kaivalya Vohra
Born on March 15, 2003, in Bengaluru, Kaivalya Vohra is the 21-year-old co-founder and CTO of Zepto. Despite beginning a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Stanford University, Kaivalya chose to leave college and fully dedicate himself to his entrepreneurial journey.
His path to success began with their initial company, Kiranakart, which laid the groundwork for what would become Zepto, a startup revolutionizing grocery delivery by promising to deliver essentials within just ten minutes. The name “Zepto” is inspired by ‘zeptosecond’, the smallest unit of time, symbolizing their commitment to speed and efficiency.
Kaivalya Vohra’s innovative approach in the quick-commerce sector has earned him a place on Forbes’ esteemed 30 Under 30 Asia list.
Aadit Palicha
Aadit Palicha, born in 2001 in Mumbai, is among India’s youngest CEOs and co-founded Zepto, where he leads as CEO. He completed his IB Diploma at GEMS Education and initially pursued a Computer Science degree at Stanford University. However, he chose to leave the program early to dedicate himself entirely to building his business.
Aadit’s business journey began early; at just 17, he launched GoPool, a student carpooling app in Dubai. Though GoPool didn’t gain much traction, it marked his first step into entrepreneurship. Following that, he partnered with his childhood friend Kaivalya Vohra to start KiranaKart, a grocery delivery venture that operated for about ten months before they shut it down.
Aadit and Kaivalya then used these experiences as valuable lessons and went on to launch Zepto, a quick-commerce platform that has since soared in success. Thanks to Zepto’s extraordinary growth, Aadit’s estimated net worth has reached INR 4,300 crore as of December 2024.
Rohan Gupta & Family
At just 25 years old, Rohan Gupta and his family have established themselves among India’s financial elite with a net worth of INR 1,300 crore. As the driving force behind SG Finserve, Rohan has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s presence and influence in the financial services sector.
Shashvat Nakrani
Shashvat Nakrani, born on July 14, 1998, in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is one of India’s youngest billionaires with a net worth of INR 1,300 crore. He began his academic journey at IIT Delhi, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, but made the bold choice to leave in his third year to follow his entrepreneurial vision.
In 2018, at just 19 years old, Shashvat co-founded BharatPe alongside Bhavik Koladiya, with Ashneer Grover later joining as a co-founder. BharatPe quickly rose to prominence as a fintech disruptor, achieving a valuation of USD 2.9 billion within just three years.
Shashvat was the driving force behind BharatPe’s innovative payment solution, developing a QR code system that allows small merchants and Kirana stores to accept payments from over 150 different UPI platforms, including giants like Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay.
Beyond payments, he expanded BharatPe’s offerings with Bharat Swipe, a card acceptance service. He also created the ‘12% Club,’ a platform that enables merchants to access credit and benefit from high-yield investment opportunities via peer-to-peer lending. Alongside founding BharatPe, Shashvat has also taken an active role as an investor, backing 16 different startups so far.
Vaibhav Jain
Vaibhav Jain, aged 28, is a key figure behind PNC Infratech, a company specializing in infrastructure implementation solutions. With a net worth of INR 1,300 crore, Vaibhav has played a major role in driving the expansion of the company, which covers a wide range of services including design, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations and maintenance (O&M).
His leadership and vision have helped PNC Infratech establish itself as a notable player in India’s infrastructure sector.
Afterword
These young entrepreneurs are proving that bold ideas and relentless determination can break all barriers, including age. As they continue to innovate and scale new heights, they are not only creating wealth but also shaping India’s economic future. Their journeys inspire a new generation to dream big and redefine what success looks like in 2025 and beyond.