The Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 List 2026 showcases 102 entrepreneurs who are 30 or younger and are influencing India’s business realm. Here are the top 1…
1. Onkar Singh Batra | Age: 20 | At only 20, Onkar Singh Batra stands out as the youngest entrepreneur on the Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 List 2026. His startup, Apolink, is focused on developing broadband infrastructure for low-Earth-orbit satellites in the SpaceTech sector. (Image: Onkar Singh Batra/ Instagram)
2. Dhravya Shah | Age: 20 | Also sharing the title of youngest entrepreneur, Dhravya Shah has made an impact as the founder of the AI startup Supermemory. He is recognized for creating an AI-driven personal knowledge platform that assists users in managing and retrieving information. (Image: Dhravya Shah/X)
3. Naman Pushp | Age: 21 | Naman Pushp, 21, is both co-founder and CEO of Airbound. The enterprise specializes in developing autonomous drone systems aimed at mid-mile logistics and medical transport, marking him as one of the youngest founders in the aerospace and defense arena.
4. Aadit Palicha | Age: 23 | Quick-commerce entrepreneur Aadit Palicha, 23, is another notable name. He co-founded Zepto, a widely recognized grocery delivery startup, and reportedly has the highest LinkedIn following among this year’s U30 entrepreneurs.
5. Kaivalya Vohra | Age: 23 | Joining his co-founder Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra, also 23, features on the list. Together, they initiated the quick-commerce company during their teenage years and have propelled it into one of India’s standout startups. (Image: Kaivalya Vohra/X)
6. Siva Arul Durai Suraj Kannaa | Age: 23 | At the age of 23, Siva Arul Durai Suraj Kannaa is a key figure in the jewellery retail industry. He is the Additional Director at Saravana Stores Elite, working to navigate the renowned Chennai jewelry business through its next growth phase.
7. Shreya Mittal | Age: 23 | At 23, Shreya Mittal co-founded Cava Athleisure, a luxury activewear brand. The Avendus Wealth-Hurun report highlights her as one of the youngest female entrepreneurs featured in this year’s U30 list. (Image: Shreya Mittal/LinkedIn)
8. AVR Shree Smaran | Age: 23 | AVR Shree Smaran, 23, is among the youngest leaders of the next generation on this list. He is working alongside AVR Siddhanth to lead AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers, a reputable jewellery retail chain from Tamil Nadu. (Image: AVR Shree Smaran/LinkedIn)
9. Anjali Sardana | Age: 23 | Anjali Sardana, 23, is the founder of Pronto, a platform that provides on-demand home services. Reportedly, she is recognized as the youngest female entrepreneur in this year’s U30 list along with Shreya Mittal.
10. Arjun Deshpande | Age: 24 | Completing the list is 24-year-old Arjun Deshpande, the founder and CEO of Generic Aadhaar. His healthcare startup aims to make quality generic medicines more affordable and accessible through its pharmacy chain. (Image: Arjun Deshpande/Instagram)