Top ten young entrepreneurs.

 

Here are 10 young Indian entrepreneurs making significant impact today — their journeys, what they do, and why they’re worth watching.

1. Kaivalya Vohra (22)

Co-founder of Zepto (quick-commerce) — based in Mumbai. 

At 22, one of India’s youngest unicorn founders. 

Why he stands out: Rapid growth in a competitive “instant delivery” space, driving logistics + tech innovation for youth-led commerce.

2. Aadit Palicha (22)

Co-founder alongside Vohra at Zepto. 

Age 22, part of the same young duo leading one of India’s fastest-scaling startups.

Why noteworthy: Shows the rise of youthful leadership in India’s startup ecosystem — not just second-generation but new generation.

3. Arjun Deshpande (22)

Founder of Generic Aadhaar (Thane, Maharashtra) at age 22. 

Why important: Represents entrepreneurship emerging from mid-tier cities, not just metros.

4. Shiva A. Sankeshwar (23)

At 23, from Hubballi (Karnataka), founder of Vijayanand Travels. 

Significance: Shows diversification into travel/transport sectors by young Indian entrepreneurs.

5. Ujjwal Sukheja (24)

Co-founder of Swish (Bengaluru) at age 24. 

Why notable: Representing fintech + digital payments space — one of India’s hottest areas for young founders.

6. Saran S (24)

From Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), part of Swish, age 24. 

Significance: Further evidence that entrepreneurial activity is spreading beyond big‐cities in India.

7. Aniket Shah (25)

Age 25, from Ahmedabad, co-founder at Swish. 

Why worth noting: Gujarat region increasingly contributing to India’s startup scene; young leadership playing a role.

8. Rahul Rawat (25)

At age 25, founder of Digantara (Phagwara, Punjab) in the list. 

Significance: Young entrepreneurship emerging even in smaller towns and tier-2 regions in India.

9. Mihir Menda (25)

Age 25, listed as part of U30 entrepreneurs though based partly in Boston. 

Why interesting: Illustrates how Indian-origin entrepreneurs abroad are still part of India’s ecosystem and making waves.

10. Trishneet Arora (31)

Founder & CEO of TAC Security (cybersecurity) — born in 1993, achieved prominence early. 

Why he matters: In the cybersecurity domain, a critical field — shows scope for young entrepreneurs beyond just consumer apps.

✅ Why this list matters

These young entrepreneurs represent different ages, geographies (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Punjab, Tamil Nadu), and industries (quick-commerce, fintech, travel, cybersecurity).

They show how India’s startup ecosystem is accelerating, increasingly youth-led, and not confined to traditional sectors.

Many are self-made (not just inheriting business) and scaling quickly. 

It’s a snapshot of emerging leadership — useful for inspiration, networking, mentorship-seeking.