In February, 2025, Forbes India unveiled its 12th Edition ,Forbes India 30 Under 30 Class of 2025, honoring 30 young professionals and entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions across 19 categories including the newly added Artificial Intelligence.
- The 2025 list features 42 individuals including Actress Aparna Balamurali; Actor Rohit Saraf, Founder of Swiss, Aniket Shah were recognized across 19 categories.
- The 2025 Lists features includes 12 number of Professionals and a 11 Number of Women.
- World Chess Champion of 2024, D Gukesh was the youngest award winner in the list 2025
- The 2025 list spans various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and entertainment, reflecting the multifaceted talents of India’s youth.
About Forbes India ‘30 Under 30’:
i.The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list, launched in 2014, has become a platform recognizing young professionals and entrepreneurs across a wide range of sectors.
ii.The list has continuously evolved to reflect market changes, with updates like the separation of Music and Entertainment, the addition of Education during the edtech boom, and the inclusion of Cryptocurrency (Web3) in 2023.
Selection Process:
i.The Forbes India 30 Under 30 selection process is meticulous and transparent, with the editorial team evaluating individuals under 30 as of February 28, 2025.
ii.Candidates are assessed on their achievements, impact, and potential to shape their respective industries.
iii.Special focus is given to enterprises with co-founders, ensuring that at least one founder is under 30, showcasing truly young leaders driving innovation.
Forbes India ‘30 Under 30’ Class of 2025 List:
| Category | Name | Age | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agritech | Devan Chandrasekharan | 28 | Founder & Managing Director (MD) of Fuselage Innovations Private Limited |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Rajat Arya | 28 | Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 169Pi.AI |
| Chirag Arya | 24 | Chief Operating Officer (COO), 169Pi.AI | |
| Art | Rabiul Khan | 27 | Artist |
| B2B (Business-to-Business) | Deepak Meena | 25 | Co-founder & CEO, Flyzy Application (App) |
| Arjit Singh | 26 | Co-founder & COO, Flyzy App | |
| Hansraj Patel | 25 | Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Flyzy App | |
| Clean Energy and Climate Change | Abhinav Shekhar Vashistha | 29 | Co-founder & CTO, WeVOIS Labs Private Limited |
| Design & Architecture | Brinda Dudhat | 29 | Co-founder, Morii Design |
| Simoul Alva | 29 | Visual Design Lead, Ripple | |
| Digital Content Creators | Kavya Karnatac | 27 | Founder, Kavya Karnatac (KK) Create |
| Prakhar Gupta | 28 | Podcaster | |
| Ecommerce,Retail, Consumer Tech | Pallav Bihani | 29 | Founder, Boldfit (Bling Brands Private Limited) |
| Aniket Shah | 25 | Founder, Swish (Munchmart Technologies Private Limited) | |
| Ujjwal Sukheja | 24 | Co-founder, Swish | |
| Saran S | 24 | Co-founder, Swish | |
| Anshita Mehrotra | 25 | Founder, Fix My Curls (Brand Name) | |
| Education | Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash | 25 | Founder & CEO, Bhanzu |
| Devulapalli Lakshmi Prachotan | 25 | Co-founder, Head of Business Development (HBD), Bhanzu | |
| Alluru Uday Kiran | 26 | Co-founder, Head of Operations, Bhanzu | |
| Jonnalagadda Sai Krishnakanth | 27 | Co-founder, Head of Research & Development (R&D), Bhanzu | |
| Enterprise Technology | Anirudh Sharma | 26 | Founder & CEO, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited |
| Entertainment | Aparna Balamurali | 29 | Actress |
| Rohit Saraf | 28 | Actor | |
| Fashion | Khushi Shah | 25 | Creative Director & Co-founder, Shanti Banaras (Brand Name) |
| Nancy Tyagi | 21 | Fashion Designer & Content Creator | |
| Finance | Anant Mohta | 28 | Vice President (VP), Bain Capital Private Equity LP |
| Rajit Uboweja | 29 | Partner, Stride Ventures Capital Private Limited | |
| Food and Hospitality | Raghav Simha | 27 | Co-founder, Operations Head, Project Hum (Restaurant) |
| Pragun Bajaj | 28 | Co-founder, Kitchen Operations, Project Hum | |
| Jatin Talreja | 27 | Co-founder, Business Head, Project Hum | |
| Healthcare | Devika Gholap | 27 | Co-founder & Chief Product Officer (CPO), OptraScan Inc. |
| Siddhant Dangi | 25 | Co-founder & CEO, Nexstem India Private Limited | |
| Deepansh Goyal | 26 | Co-founder & CTO, Nexstem | |
| Industry & Manufacturing | Divanshu Kumar | 28 | CEO & Co-founder, Solinas Integrity Private Limited |
| Music | Karan Kanchan | 27 | Artist & Entrepreneur |
| Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) & Social Entrepreneurship | Rishabh Suri | 28 | Co-founder & CEO, Qudrat (Marikar Green Earth Private Limited) |
| Soumya Dabriwal | 29 | Co-founder, Project Baala | |
| Aradhana Ral Gupta | 29 | Co-founder, Project Baala | |
| Sports | D Gukesh | 18 | Chess Player |
| Preethi Pal | 24 | Para Athlete | |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 23 | Cricketer |
Notable Honorees:
i.Devan Chandrasekharan was recognized for his contributions to agritech company, that enhances agricultural efficiency through advanced technologies like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI).He is a Founder and managing director of Fuselage Innovations.
ii.Actress and Playback Singer Aparna Balamurali was recognized for her outstanding contributions in the South Indian film industry, notably in the Tamil movie Raayan,and the Malayalam film Kishkindha Kaandam.
iii.World Chess Champion of 2024, D Gukesh was the youngest award winner in the list 2025, highlighting his exceptional achievements in the world of chess.
iv.Rajat Arya and Chirag Arya, the Co-founders of 169Pi AI were recognized for their impactful contributions in advancing the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
v.Neelakantha Bhanu’s “Bhanzu” established in 2020, was recognized for offering personalized learning experiences, that make math subject enjoyable, accessible and aimed at addressing math anxiety.
- Bhanu, recognized as the world’s fastest human calculator, has previously been featured in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list in 2022.
About Forbes India:
Editor- Suveen Sinha
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established– 2009
