Top 10 Youngest Billionaires in India 2025: Zepto Founders, Aged 22 and 23, Lead the List
India’s billionaire ecosystem is getting younger, faster, and bolder. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, the nation now has over 350 billionaires, six times more than 13 years ago — with nearly one new billionaire emerging every week in the last two years. This year’s notable shift is the age of wealth creators: more founders in their 20s and early 30s are joining the billionaire club.
Hurun Rich List 2025: Top 10 Youngest Billionaires in India
| Rank | Name | Age | Wealth 2025 (INR, Cr) | City | Company / Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaivalya Vohra | 22 | 4,480 | Bengaluru | Zepto (Quick Commerce) |
| 2 | Aadit Palicha | 23 | 5,380 | Mumbai | Zepto (Quick Commerce) |
| 3 | Rohan Gupta & Family | 26 | 1,140 | New Delhi | SG Finserve (Finance) |
| 4 | Shashvat Nakrani | 27 | 1,340 | Bhavnagar | BharatPe (Fintech) |
| 5 | Trishneet Arora | 30 | 1,820 | Chandigarh | TAC Security (Cybersecurity) |
| 6 | Aravind Srinivas | 31 | 21,190 | San Francisco | Perplexity AI (Artificial Intelligence) |
| 7 | Aditya Kumar Halwasia | 31 | 1,960 | Kolkata | Cupid (E-commerce) |
| 8 | Harsha Reddy Ponguleti | 31 | 1,300 | Hyderabad | Raghava Constructions (Real Estate) |
| 9 | Hardik Kothiya & Family | 31 | 3,970 | Surat | Rayzon Solar (Renewable Energy) |
| 10 | Ritesh Agarwal | 31 | 14,400 | New Delhi | Prism (OYO) (Hospitality/Tech) |
Why Zepto’s Founders Top the List
At just 22 and 23, Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha helped Zepto become one of India’s fastest-growing quick-commerce startups, promising deliveries in minutes. Their rapid valuation gains and strong investor backing propelled them into billionaire ranks by 2025.
Tech, AI & Cybersecurity: The New Billionaire Engines
Young founders in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and quick commerce dominate the list — reflecting global demand and investor focus on scalable tech solutions.
Numbers That Matter
- Total billionaires in India (2025): 350+
- Average age (top lists): 69 years (down from 72 in 2024)
- Youngest billionaire in 2025: Kaivalya Vohra (22)
Rise of New Indian Billionaires 2025 — Success Stories & Lessons
India’s billionaire count has surged in the last decade. This section explores the sectors that produced new billionaires in 2025, common strategies they used, and actionable lessons for entrepreneurs and investors.
Key Sectors Driving New Billionaires
- Quick commerce (Zepto and similar)
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Fintech and Payments
- Renewable Energy and Clean Tech
- Real Estate & Construction
Common Growth Strategies
- Hyper-focus on unit economics and scale
- Global fundraising and expansion
- Talent-first culture and aggressive hiring
- Strategic partnerships and M&A
Lessons for Founders
Invest in product-market fit early, prioritize margins, and be ready to pivot — many 2025 success stories started in different verticals before hitting breakout growth.
Read more: Top Indian Startups 2025 — From Garage to Unicorn
Top Indian Startups 2025 — From Garage to Unicorn
This roundup highlights India’s most promising startups of 2025, their valuations, and why they matter for the future of innovation and wealth creation.
Featured Startups
- Zepto — Quick commerce
- Perplexity AI — AI & LLMs
- Rayzon Solar — Renewable energy
- BharatPe — Fintech
- TAC Security — Cybersecurity
How They Scaled
Rapid user acquisition, deep vertical focus, capital-efficient growth, and international expansion are common themes among 2025’s top startups.
Related: Rise of New Indian Billionaires 2025
Wealth Creation in India — The Next Decade of Billionaires
This section analyses macroeconomic and sectoral trends that will shape wealth creation in India through 2030, including policy, demographic dividend, and technology adoption.
Macro Trends
- Urbanization and rising consumer demand
- Tech adoption and AI-driven productivity gains
- Green energy investments
- Policy frameworks supporting startups and manufacturing
What Investors Should Watch
Focus on scalable business models, unit economics, and regulatory tailwinds. Early-stage exposure to AI, clean energy, and fintech could be key drivers of future billionaire creation.
Related: Top Indian Startups 2025 | Rise of New Indian Billionaires 2025