Chennai-born Aravind Srinivas, 31, has emerged as India’s youngest billionaire, debuting on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. As the founder and CEO of AI startup Perplexity, Srinivas is gaining recognition for his work in generative AI, having an estimated net worth of Rs 21,190 crore. Srinivas’ rise signals a shift in India’s wealth landscape, where young tech entrepreneurs are joining traditional industrialists among the country’s richest. While Mukesh Ambani reclaimed the top spot in 2025, Srinivas’ entry highlights the growing influence of technology-driven entrepreneurship in wealth creation, particularly in AI, fintech, and digital platforms. Early life, education and career Born on June 7, 1994, in Chennai, Srinivas studied at IIT Madras and later earned a PhD in Comput
Who is Aravind Srinivas? Perplexity CEO youngest among India's billionaires

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