Mumbai, July, 2025 — At just 22, Kaivalya Vohra, co-founder and CTO of quick-commerce startup Zepto, has been ranked the top entrepreneur on the inaugural Avendus–Hurun India Under‑30 list. He shares the spotlight with co-founder Aadit Palicha as the youngest entrants among 79 of India’s most promising young founders.
A Surge of Self-Made Success
The U30 list spotlights both first-generation visionaries (building ventures worth over $25 million) and next-gen business leaders from family enterprises valued over $50 million. Notably, 66 out of 79 honorees are self-made founders — a strong signal of India’s entrepreneurial democratization.
Scale, Capital & Jobs
Together, these U30 leaders have raised a collective $5.2 billion in equity, secured $270 million in debt, and created over 64,000 jobs, shaping the backbone of tomorrow’s economy.
Sector Coverage & Geography
Software products and services dominate, with 21 startups represented, followed by consumer goods (12) and financial services (9). Mumbai leads on the city count with 15 honorees, trailed by Bengaluru (14), while founders from smaller cities like Salem, Phagwara, Hubballi, and Ranchi underscore the depth of India’s innovation ecosystem.
Women Founders Making Their Mark
Six women feature on the list, including Devanshi Kejriwal, Radhika Ambani, Ananyashree Birla, Vrushali Prasade, Romita Mazumdar, and Devika Gholap the youngest at 28, recognized for her work in digital pathology.
What It Reflects
This U30 recognition reflects India’s rising ecosystem: young entrepreneurs churning out high impact, capital-efficient ventures that blend ambition with social relevance. It’s also a reminder that the next wave of India’s business leaders isn’t waiting they’re building it now.
