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Building a business is rarely easy, yet these young Indians proved that success has nothing to do with age. Many of them began while still in school, while others entered industries often dominated by seasoned professionals and went on to create companies with remarkable influence. Their journeys highlight how vision and perseverance can outweigh years of experience.
Tilak Mehta – Paper n Parcels
At just 13, Tilak Mehta founded Paper n Parcels, a courier service in Mumbai that reimagined the traditional dabbawala network by connecting it with app-based parcel delivery. The company focuses on affordable same-day services for students, shops, and small businesses, creating a niche in urban logistics. Over the years, it has scaled into a thriving business with an annual turnover crossing Rs. 100 crore, while Tilak’s wealth is valued at nearly Rs. 65 crore.
Sreelakshmi Suresh – eDesign Technologies
Sreelakshmi Suresh began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 11 with eDesign Technologies, after first gaining attention for designing her school’s website at the age of nine. Her company provides professional website development and digital design services for institutions and businesses. Though official turnover numbers are not available, her achievements at such a young age brought her widespread recognition as one of India’s youngest tech founders, inspiring many in the digital space.
Shravan & Sanjay Kumaran – Go Dimensions
Brothers Shravan and SanjayKumaran, then 12 and 10 years old, respectively, co-founded Go Dimensions, an app-building company that introduced them as some of the youngest entrepreneurs of India in India. Their focus was on educational, gaming, and utility apps, showing how technology could be made accessible to their peers and younger audiences. While the company’s financial performance has not been publicly disclosed, the venture positioned the brothers as role models for child innovators in India.
Trishneet Arora – TAC Security
Trishneet Arora joined the entrepreneurs in India, TAC Security, at the age of 19, carving out a space in the cybersecurity sector. The company offers services such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and enterprise security planning, and its client list includes major corporations and government bodies. In recent years, TAC Security reported revenues of around Rs. 30.5 crore and has set an ambitious target of touching Rs. 100 crore in turnover by 2026, making it one of the fastest-rising cybersecurity firms in the country.
Advait Thakur – Apex Infosys India
Adding to the list of indian entrepreneurs, Teen prodigy Advait Thakur set up Apex Infosys India in his early teenage years, between 12 and 15, and has since become known as one of India’s youngest CEOs. His company develops solutions in artificial intelligence, automation, and IoT-based systems for homes and businesses. Alongside this, he also co-founded Crophle, a social enterprise aimed at improving agricultural supply chains for small farmers. While exact revenue figures remain unavailable, his ventures are recognised for their technological relevance and social impact.
Akhilendra Sahu – ASTNT Technologies
Akhilendra Sahu started his entrepreneurial journeys in his early teens, founding ASTNT Technologies and later expanding it into ASTNT Media, QuickPR, and other related companies in IT services and digital management. His entrepreneurship has grown steadily, though financial filings indicate revenues of under Rs. 1 crore in 2021. Despite this, his work in diversifying into multiple startups has earned him awards and recognition, cementing his place among India’s youngest serial entrepreneurs.
Shubham Banerjee — Braigo Labs
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Founded at 13 after inventing a LEGO-based Braille printer, his startup focused on creating affordable assistive devices for the visually impaired. The USP was its low-cost, DIY approach that drastically reduced the expense of Braille printers, drawing attention from global investors, including Intel, and positioning him as a teen innovator in accessibility tech.
Anoushka Jolly — Kavach & Anti-Bullying Squad
At the age of 13, Anoushka Jolly launched Kavach, a mobile platform aimed at addressing bullying by allowing students to safely report incidents, along with the Anti-Bullying Squad, a peer-led movement that spreads awareness in schools. Her work received recognition on Shark Tank India, where she attracted funding offers totalling Rs. 50 lakh. The unique strength of her venture is its ability to combine digital tools with social advocacy, offering young people both protection and a voice while promoting a culture of kindness and accountability.
Rohan Ganapathy & Yashas Karanam — Bellatrix Aerospace
In their early twenties, soon after finishing college, Rohan Ganapathy and Yashas Karanam launched Bellatrix Aerospace, a venture focused on developing propulsion systems for satellites based on their research that started way back in 2011. Their credibility grew early when ISRO signed them on as a partner, signalling strong validation for such a young team. The distinct edge of Bellatrix is its work on affordable, fuel-efficient thrusters designed to improve satellite performance and increase mission longevity, positioning the duo as part of India’s new wave of space-tech innovators.
Pranjali Awasthi — Delv.AI
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At the age of 16, Pranjali Awasthi builtDelv.AI, an artificial intelligence venture aimed at making research more accessible by organising and analysing large volumes of information. What started as an experiment during her school years has since grown into a full-fledged startup, valued at close to Rs. 100 crore by 2025. The key strength of Delv.AI is its ability to reduce information overload, offering researchers and professionals clear, AI-powered insights from complex data.