India’s billionaire landscape is evolving at a breathtaking pace. According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, the country now boasts over 350 billionaires, a sixfold increase from 2012. Remarkably, India has been adding roughly one new billionaire every week over the past two years, highlighting a surge in wealth creation across sectors.
A Generational Shift in Wealth
This year’s list also signals a significant generational change. The average age of Indian billionaires has dropped to 69, three years younger than in 2024. Younger entrepreneurs are now leading the charge, turning innovative ideas into billion-dollar ventures at record speed.
Zepto Co-Founders Lead the Young Billionaires
Topping the list of India’s youngest billionaires are the co-founders of Zepto:
- Aadit Palicha (22) — ₹5,380 crore
- Kaivalya Vohra (23) — ₹4,480 crore
Their meteoric rise demonstrates the power of quick commerce in India and how early-stage founders can achieve massive wealth in just a few years.
Youth Driving Growth in Finance
The finance sector is seeing a wave of young talent as well:
- Rohan Gupta (26) of SG Finserve has accumulated ₹1,140 crore.
- Shashvat Nakrani (27), co-founder of BharatPe, has a net worth of ₹1,340 crore.
These young leaders are redefining traditional financial services with fintech innovation and bold strategies.
Cybersecurity as a Billionaire Frontier
Trishneet Arora, founder of TAC Security, has a net worth of ₹1,820 crore, highlighting how cybersecurity has emerged as one of India’s most lucrative and critical sectors. His success story shows that technology-driven security solutions are now among the most valuable ventures in the country.
Startups Making Big Waves
Ritesh Agarwal (31), founder of Prism (Oyo), features on the list with an impressive ₹14,400 crore net worth. His journey reflects how hospitality and platform-based businesses can scale rapidly and create immense wealth for visionary entrepreneurs.
Young Indian-Origin Entrepreneurs on the Global Stage
The influence of young Indian-origin founders is not limited to India. Aravind Srinivas (31), CEO of Perplexity AI, has a net worth of ₹21,190 crore, proving that Indian talent is making a mark on the global tech and AI landscape.
Innovation-Driven Wealth Creation
From AI and fintech to quick commerce, young billionaires are reshaping India’s wealth ecosystem. These entrepreneurs are not only generating personal wealth but also driving innovation-led growth that is transforming industries and inspiring the next generation of founders.
