Rashmika Mandanna To Zepto Founders, Here's The Forbes List Of 30 Under 30

Business magazine Forbes India has released its annual list of '30 Under 30' which shines a spotlight on 30 extraordinary individuals - under the age of 30 - across various industries. This year, the 38 achievers across 19 categories were picked by an expert jury for each category. From Climate Change and Clean Energy to various sectors, these individuals are poised to make a lasting impact on the dynamic Indian market. The list includes a whole bunch of co-founders and multiple awardees under specific categories that have been acknowledged for their work.

"Forbes India 30 Under 30 has once again found an impressive collection of entrepreneurs, professionals, designers, influencers, and sportspersons who have overcome odds to follow their passion and epitomise their success. These young achievers are all outliers in their fields and people to watch for the next decade," the magazine said.

According to the list, the youngest winners this year are just 21 years old. Aadit Palicha, 21, and Kalvalya Vohra, 21, are both co-founders of Zepto. They founded their e-commerce platform amid Covid pandemic. Their company is now one of India's fastest-growing internet companies with 150 stores and a target of annualised sales of $200 million by April 2025, as per Forbes. "The recent unicorn is valued at $1.6 billion and raised $235.4 million in 2023, backed by StepStone, Nexus, and Oliver Jung, among others," the outlet said.