Zepto’s Kaivalya Vohra, Aadit Palicha tops Hurun India’s first-ever…, list also includes Radhika Merchant, Ananya Birla and…
Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, the 22-year-old co-founders of quick commerce startup Zepto, have secured the top spot in the inaugural Avendus Wealth Hurun India Uth Series 2025 Under 30 List. The report recognises 79 young entrepreneurs under 30 who are making a notable impact on India’s economy.
Avendus Wealth Hurun India List
The list, released on July 17, also has rising names like AVR Shree Smaran of AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers, Arjun Deshpande of Generic Aadhaar, Shiva Sankeshwar of Vijayanand Travels, Rahul Rawat of space-tech startup Digantara, and Mihir Menda for RMZ Boston.
Ujjwal Sukheja, Saran S, and Aniket Shah are the trio behind another 10-minute delivery startup, Swish have also been recognised. Among the women on the list, 28-year-old Devika Gholap was the youngest, driving innovation in digital pathology through OptraSCAN.
Mumbai emerges as the leading city, home to 15 of the entrepreneurs named, reinforcing its role as India’s financial hub.
Radhika Merchant, Ananyashree Birla In Hurun’s List
“This list highlights a major shift in Indian entrepreneurship,” said Apurva Sahijwani, MD & CEO of Avendus Wealth Management. “Founders are starting younger, scaling faster and thinking globally — they’re redefining industries and enhancing India’s global footprint.”
The list also includes six women leaders Devanshi Kejriwal, Radhika Ambani, Ananyashree Birla, Vrushali Prasade, Romita Mazumdar, and Devika Gholap who are working in different sectors like AI in healthcare, EdTech, pharmaceuticals, microfinance, MarTech, and beauty.
Hurun India’s founder and chief researcher Anas Rahman Junaid noted, “The U30 cohort is proof that India’s startup ecosystem is evolving not just in terms of valuation but in depth and purpose.” He stated that these young leaders have collectively raised over $5 billion in equity, secured $270 million in startup debt, and created over 64,000 jobs which is a shift towards ventures that balance financial growth with social and sustainable impact.
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