Becoming a billionaire is a dream that very few people achieve — and doing it at a young age is even more extraordinary! India today is full of young, ambitious entrepreneurs who have turned simple ideas into massive success stories.
But have you ever wondered what these young billionaires studied before reaching the top? Let’s take a closer look at the educational journeys of some of India’s youngest billionaires — and how they turned their knowledge (and sometimes even their dropouts!) into fortune.
1. Nikhil Kamath – Zerodha
Age: 38
Net Worth: Around $3 billion
Education: Dropped out after class 10
Journey: Nikhil Kamath didn’t follow the traditional education route, but his natural talent for numbers and trading helped him co-found Zerodha, India’s biggest stockbroking platform. His story proves that success isn’t only found in textbooks — it’s also built through passion and real-world experience.
2. Ritesh Agarwal – OYO Rooms
Age: 31
Net Worth: About $1.1 billion
Education: College dropout
Journey: Ritesh started OYO at just 19 years old. With a dream to make budget travel easier, he turned his small startup into a global hospitality brand. His journey reminds us that age and degrees don’t define success — ideas and action do.
3. Shashvat Nakrani – BharatPe
Age: 28
Net Worth: Around $1 billion
Education: B.Tech in Textile Technology, IIT Delhi
Journey: While still a student at IIT Delhi, Shashvat co-founded BharatPe to help small shop owners go digital. Today, his fintech platform is a key player in India’s payment revolution.
4. Divyank Turakhia – Media.net
Age: 42
Net Worth: About $1.5 billion
Education: Self-taught coder
Journey: Divyank started coding at age 8 and built multiple tech businesses before selling Media.net for over $900 million. His success shows that curiosity and consistent learning can take you further than any formal degree.
5. Byju Raveendran – Byju’s
Age: 44
Net Worth: Around $1 billion (estimated)
Education: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Journey: Byju was a teacher before he became an entrepreneur. His love for education and innovative teaching style led to the creation of Byju’s — one of the world’s biggest edtech brands.
6. Nithin Kamath – Zerodha
Age: 45
Net Worth: Around $3 billion
Education: Graduate, Bangalore Institute of Technology
Journey: Before founding Zerodha, Nithin was a stock trader who understood the pain points of investors. He and his brother built Zerodha to make trading simple, affordable, and transparent for everyone.
7. Bhavish Aggarwal – Ola Cabs
Age: 39
Net Worth: $500 million – $1 billion
Education: B.Tech in Computer Science, IIT Bombay
Journey: Bhavish’s frustration with taxi services led him to create Ola. From a small idea, he built one of India’s largest mobility platforms — changing how millions of people travel every day.
8. Binny Bansal – Flipkart
Age: 42
Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Education: B.Tech in Computer Science, IIT Delhi
Journey: Binny co-founded Flipkart with Sachin Bansal in 2007. Their dream to make online shopping easier changed the face of e-commerce in India forever.
9. Deepinder Goyal – Zomato
Age: 42
Net Worth: Around $2 billion
Education: B.Tech & M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing, IIT Delhi
Journey: Deepinder started Zomato when he realized how hard it was to find restaurant menus online. What began as a small idea in an office cafeteria is now one of India’s biggest food-tech companies.
10. Kavita Shukla – The FreshPaper Innovator
Age: 39
Net Worth: Around $1 billion (estimated)
Education: Harvard University
Journey: Kavita invented FreshPaper — a biodegradable sheet that keeps food fresh longer. Her simple school science project turned into a global innovation that fights food waste.
What We Can Learn From Them
When you look at these stories, you’ll notice one thing — there’s no single formula for success. Some of them dropped out early, others studied at top universities, but all of them believed in their vision and took bold steps to make it real.
It’s not always about what degree you hold; it’s about what you do with your knowledge, creativity, and persistence.
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Final Words
The journey to success looks different for everyone — some start with an idea, others with a degree, and many with pure determination. What truly matters is believing in yourself and staying consistent.
Who knows — maybe one day, your name could be on the list of India’s youngest billionaires!
