Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, is now India’s youngest billionaire. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 values his net worth at ₹21,190 crore. You’ve likely heard his name already he’s a known force in the world of generative AI.
Srinivas’s success reflects how India’s wealth map is changing. Young tech entrepreneurs like him are joining the ranks of traditional industrialists. His journey shows how innovation in AI, fintech, and digital platforms is driving new wealth creation.
Born in 1994, Srinivas studied at IIT Madras and earned his PhD in computer science from UC Berkeley. Before launching Perplexity AI in August 2022, he worked with OpenAI, DeepMind, and Google. He also invested in startups like ElevenLabs and Suno.
At 31, Srinivas is the youngest billionaire on the Hurun list. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani remains India’s richest person, even after a 6% dip in wealth, with a net worth of ₹9.55 lakh crore.
