Kanika Tekriwal

Kanika Tekriwal is an Indian entrepreneur who is serving as Chief executive officer of JetsetGo.[1] She is the youngest richest woman in India.[2][3] She founded India's first aircraft leasing organization.[4]

Personal life

She was born in a Marwari family.[5] She owns 10 private jets.[6][7][8] She founded JetsetGo in 2012.[9] Her net worth is 420 crore.[10] She studied from Lawrence School, Lovedale and then done her half education from Jawaharlal Nehru Senior Secondary School from Bhopal which is her parents' hometown and graduated from Coventry University.[11] She is self made richest woman in Hurun Rich List. Her company handle 100,000 fliers and has operated 6,000 flights.[12] In early 20s, she was diagnosed with cancer.[13]

Awards and honors

References
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  16. Noronha, Rahul (9 March 2016). "Bhopal's Kanika makes it to Forbes '30 under 30' achievers list". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
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  21. "Varadkar and Irish hedge fund chief on WEF young leader list". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  22. "Ministry of Civil Aviation celebrates achievements of women in Aviation Sector". Press Information Bureau.
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