“Youth is not just a number – it’s a mindset of innovation, grit and disruption.”
India is witnessing an entrepreneurial revolution led by the country’s boldest minds under the age of 35. These people have turned passion into purpose, startups into unicorns, and dreams into prosperous empires. Whether revolutionizing payments, logistics, or digital entertainment, these young entrepreneurs are reshaping India’s economy—one bold step at a time.
Let’s explore India’s top 10 youngest self-made entrepreneurs for 2024, along with their game-changing journeys.
Kaivalya Vohra (21) – Co-founder of Zepto
- established: 2021
- Headquarters: Mumbai
Kaivalya VohraRecently India’s youngest entrepreneur 21co-founded ZeptoThe pioneering fast-commerce grocery delivery app. Born out of his desire to “remove urban inconvenience” Zepto brought down groceries 10 minutesMaking daily tasks a breeze.
- The idea behind Zepto: Frustrated by slow deliveries during the pandemic, Vohra decided to innovate and meet India’s growing demand for speed and efficiency.
- effect: Zepto has achieved an amazing rating 9,100 crores and attracted investment from global venture giants.
Adit Palicha (22) – Co-founder of Zepto
- established: 2021
- Headquarters: Mumbai
Vohra’s partner in crime, Adit Palichain 22Shares the same view: “Groceries hit your hunger faster.” Aadit dropped out of Stanford to pursue his startup dream, and today, Zepto has millions of satisfied customers across metro cities.
- Driving force: Aadit wanted to redefine India’s last-mile delivery challenges with tech-driven solutions.
- Growth metrics: Recorded by Zepto 300% YoY growth In major cities.
Shashwat Nakrani (26) – Co-Founder of Bharatpe
- established: 2018
- Headquarters: New Delhi
When digital payments took center stage in India, Eternal Nakrani A large gap was observed for Small traders To adopt cashless methods. in 26He co-founded BharataA revolutionary fintech app that empowers shop owners to seamlessly accept UPI payments.
- The idea behind BharatPay: “Technology for All”—Shashwat aims to bring India’s unorganized retail sector into a formal digital economy.
- Achievements: BharatPe feature Daily turnover of 800 crores and is 8 million+ users.
Dilsher Malhi (28) – Founder of Jupi
- established: 2018
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Combining fun with finance, Dilsher Malhi turned gaming into a booming industry JuppyAn online skill based gaming platform. in 28His focus is on “making gaming rewarding” and has struck a chord with Zupee. Millions of daily users.
- vision: Zupee democratizes gaming, combining entertainment with cash rewards.
- market dominance: Jupi leads India $3 billion skill-gaming industry.
Karan Mehta (28) – Co-founder of Kishta
- established: 2015
- Headquarters: Mumbai
in 28, Karan Mehta co-founded installmentA platform that simplifies consumer financing. Whether buying electronics, smartphones, or lifestyle goods, Kishst enables EMI solutions for a large consumer base, even those with limited credit history.
- The idea behind Kisht: “Financial Inclusion for All,” empowering aspiring buyers to afford their dreams.
- growth: Serves installments 5 lakh customers and operates throughout 2,000+ cities.
Siddhant Saurabh (29) – Co-Founder of Jupi
- established: 2018
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Siddhant SaurabhCo-founder of Zupee, India’s first concept User-friendly gaming app which combines rewards with engagement. in 29His expertise in product development has made Zupee an unparalleled platform in the gaming space in India.
- Focus: Gamification as the future of digital engagement.
- user base: finished 70 million players Enjoy Zupee’s diverse offerings.
Ritesh Aggarwal (30) – Founder of OYO
- established: 2012
- Headquarters: Gurugram
recently 30, Ritesh Aggarwal No stranger to the headlines. Founder of OYOHe transformed budget accommodation into an organized sector, providing affordable stays for travelers from all over the world.
- Thought process: Ritesh wanted to address the dearth of reliable and budget-friendly hotels in India.
- effect: Operates on OYO 80+ countries and served 100 million guests.
Rajan Bajaj (31) – Founder of Slice
- established: 2016
- Headquarters: Guwahati
In the credit-starved youth market, Rajan Bajaj was created a pieceA fintech startup offers simplified credit cards for millennials. in 31Bajaj empowers young professionals to access credit responsibly.
- USP: “Credit without complications” for a generation that demands transparency.
- milestone: There is a piece 7 million users and processes ₹ 5,000 crore annually.
Ankush Sachdeva (31) – Co-founder of ShareChat
- established: 2015
- Headquarters: Bangalore
Ankush Sachdeva Untapped potential is seen in regional content. in 31He co-founded ShareChatOptimized for a social media platform Local audiences. Today, ShareChat has become India’s answer to local digital engagement.
- vision: Breaking Barriers for India Non-English speaking Internet users.
- reach out: Serves ShareChat 180 million monthly active users In 15+ languages.
Nitish Sarada (31) – Founder of SmartWork
- established: 2016
- Headquarters: Gurugram
in 31, Nitish Sarada Envision a future where workstations drive productivity and collaboration. SmartworkIndia’s leading co-working space startup, now serving top corporations and startups.
- The idea behind SmartWork: Creating smart, flexible workplaces to foster innovation.
- customers: contains Fortune 500 companies and above 100 enterprises.
These 10 extraordinary young minds show that age is no barrier to innovation and success. From reimagining logistics to growing fintech and gaming, their ideas are solving real-world problems while creating jobs and driving growth.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, their stories will inspire you: Dreams, obstacles and rescues. After all, in the world of entrepreneurship, being “young at heart” is the ultimate edge.