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Fashion Value Chain
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Zepto Delivers MAC, Clinique & The Ordinary in 10 Min
Bangalore, 21st July 2025 — In a first-of-its-kind initiative for India's beauty market, Zepto, the country's fastest-growing quick commerce platform, has launched MAC, Clinique, and The Ordinary on its app, offering doorstep delivery in just 10 minutes. This marks the first time that prestigious global beauty brands from The Estée Lauder Companies have been made available through quick commerce in India—a game-changing move that blends premium beauty with instant delivery. This landmark collaboration introduces cult-favourite products—from MAC's signature lipsticks to The Ordinary's science-driven skincare and Clinique's dermatologist-approved solutions—to Indian consumers at record speed. Traditionally dominated by offline retail and scheduled e-commerce, the beauty category now enters a new era of convenience and accessibility. Aadit Palicha, Co-founder & CEO, Zepto, remarked, 'This one is special for us at Zepto. M·A·C, Clinique, and The Ordinary – iconic brands from The Estée Lauder Companies – are now live on Zepto, and for the first time ever on quick commerce. This partnership represents a strategic leap in both beauty retail and quick commerce, bringing global aspiration closer to the Indian consumer. It's a category-defining moment: premium beauty, delivered in minutes.' To mark the occasion, Zepto has released a short film celebrating the joy of instant beauty. The video showcases how luxury, desire, and ease converge through technology—bringing high-end indulgence home in just under 10 minutes. Watch the film: This launch reinforces Zepto's commitment to innovation in e-commerce and its aim to transform how India shops—not just for groceries and essentials, but for luxury and lifestyle products as well. With over 45,000 products and a presence in 70+ cities, Zepto continues to redefine rapid retail with unmatched delivery efficiency. About Zepto: Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is revolutionizing quick commerce in India through smart delivery infrastructure and tech-driven logistics. The platform delivers groceries, beauty essentials, electronics, fashion, toys, and more—all within 10 minutes. Zepto Café, the company's curated menu of 200+ fresh items, extends its promise of speed and quality to food and beverage as well.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Hurun India: Top 10 youngest entrepreneurs under 30 in India 2025
Top 10 youngest entrepreneurs under 30 in India 2025: India's startup ecosystem is witnessing a generational shift, as more young founders are breaking away from conventional career paths to build their own ventures. The latest Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 reflects this changing tide, spotlighting entrepreneurs under the age of 30 who are reshaping industries with fresh ideas and fearless ambition. Leading the list are Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, both just 22, and the co-founders of quick commerce platform Zepto, one of the fastest-growing startups in the country. Zepto also tops the funding charts, having raised USD 1.95 billion in equity, followed by AI-based search engine Perplexity, which secured USD 915 million. The list features 79 entrepreneurs, collectively raising USD 5.2 billion in equity and USD 270 million in debt. Of these, 66 are first-generation entrepreneurs, having built their businesses independently, while the rest come from legacy business families. Among the six women on the list, Devika Gholap, 28, is the youngest, recognised for her work in digital pathology through her startup OptraSCAN. Ananyashree Birla, 30, of Svatantra Microfin, brings the most experience to the table with over 13 years in entrepreneurship, while Mihir Menda, 25, represents the global reach of India's entrepreneurial class. Based in Boston, he serves on the supervisory board of RMZ Corporation, one of India's leading real estate firms. Also featured are Anant Ambani, 29, Director at Jio Platforms, and Radhika Ambani, 30, Executive Director at Encore Healthcare, both representing the new wave of leadership in legacy businesses. Below are the top ten youngest entrepreneurs in India, all aged 25 or younger, setting new standards for dedication, resilience, and innovation within the country's evolving startup: Source: Hurun Research Institute, Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List 2025
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Avendus Wealth-Hurun India Uth Series 2025: Zepto cofounders top the list
With 8 alumni featured, BITS Pilani leads all undergraduate institutions, followed by IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi with 6 each The inaugural edition of the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India Uth Series 2025 recognises 79 young leaders aged 30 and below making a significant impact across the Indian economy. The co-founders of the quick commerce unicorn Zepto, Kaivalya Vohra (22) and Aadit Palicha (22), stand out as the youngest entrepreneurs of the year. In terms of cities, Mumbai reaffirms its dominance as India's financial capital, leading with 15 featured entrepreneurs. With 8 alumni featured, BITS Pilani leads all undergraduate institutions, followed by IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi with 6 each.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's top 10 youngest entrepreneurs: Zepto co-founders lead Hurun Under 30 list 2025
Zepto co-founders The Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 has recognised 79 of India's most promising entrepreneurs under the age of 30, showcasing the next generation of business leaders across key sectors like technology, finance, retail, healthcare, and consumer goods. Unveiled on Thursday as part of the Uth Series 2025, this first-ever Under-30 edition highlights both first-generation startup founders whose ventures are valued at over $25 million and second-generation entrepreneurs managing family businesses worth more than $50 million. A key highlight of the report is the rise of self-made entrepreneurs in India. Out of the 79 featured, 66 are self-made, reflecting a growing culture of independent innovation and enterprise, reported ET citing Avendus Wealth–Hurun report. Mumbai tops the list with 15 young entrepreneurs, followed by Bengaluru and Delhi. The report also features emerging founders from smaller cities such as Salem, Phagwara, Hubballi, and Ranchi, underlining the expansion of India's startup ecosystem beyond metro areas. Startups, Sectors & scale by U30s The average age of entrepreneurs on the list is 28. Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, co-founders of Zepto, are the youngest at 22. Among women, Devika Gholap, 28, founder of OptraSCAN, is the youngest female entrepreneur, recognised for her innovation in digital pathology. In terms of sector-wise distribution, software products and services lead with 21 entrepreneurs, followed by 12 in consumer goods and 9 in financial services. Notably, over 60% of the businesses are service-led, according to the Avendus-Hurun report as quoted by ET. Collectively, these young leaders have raised $5.2 billion in equity and $270 million in debt funding. Their companies employ more than 64,000 people, indicating their large-scale economic impact. The largest employer among them is Svatantra Microfin, founded by Ananyashree Birla, with 23,289 employees. At 30, Birla also has the longest entrepreneurial experience among those listed, with 13 years in the field. List of top 10 youngest entrepreneurs in the U30 List 2025 Name Company Age City Kaivalya Vohra Zepto 22 Mumbai Aadit Palicha Zepto 22 Mumbai AVR Shree Smaran AVR Swarna Mahal Jewellers 22 Salem Arjun Deshpande Generic Aadhaar 22 Thane Shiva A Sankeshwar Vijayanand Travels 23 Hubballi Ujjwal Sukheja Swish 24 Bengaluru Saran S Swish 24 Tiruchirappalli Aniket Shah Swish 25 Ahmedabad Rahul Rawat Digantara 25 Phagwara Mihir Menda RMZ 25 Boston Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Under-30 entrepreneurs created over 64,000 jobs in India, raised $5.2 billion in funding: Hurun-Avendus report
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills India's youngest founders are not only attracting significant capital but also contributing to large-scale job creation, according to the under-30 list of the Avendus Wealth Hurun India Uth series report, released jointly by Avendus Wealth and Hurun India on Wednesday, features 79 founders and business leaders aged 30 or below. Their companies have collectively raised $5.2 billion in equity and $270 million in debt, and created more than 64,000 the 79 individuals, 66 are first-generation founders, pointing to a growing base of self-made entrepreneurs. BITS Pilani leads all undergraduate institutions with eight alumni on the list, followed by IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi with six products and services accounted for the largest share with 21 entrepreneurs, followed by consumer goods (12) and financial services (9). Overall, service-led companies made up 61% of the featured businesses, the report noted.'When we look at India as a country, it's a very young economy compared to the rest of the world. The ecosystem is evolving from the kinds of investable companies that are emerging, to how mature the infrastructure and support systems are becoming,' Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher at Hurun India, told ET. 'What we will see in the next 10–15 years is wealth creation across the board in an Indian context, be it family offices, next-gen entrepreneurs, or first-generation entrepreneurs who now have cash flows.' Zepto , the quick commerce startup cofounded by 22-year-olds Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, led the list with $1.95 billion in equity raised . It was followed by AI search platform Perplexity, led by Aravind Srinivas, with $915 million, and fintech unicorn BharatPe, cofounded by Shashvat Nakrani, which has secured $604 report also highlights the strategic priorities of the young founders in terms of capital deployment. Nearly 44% of capital raised has been deployed toward product development and expansion, followed by 30% for geographic growth and 12% for talent acquisition.'We've seen a very significant shift in terms of entrepreneurship in India . A bunch of young founders are coming in, and many of them are first-generation entrepreneurs,' said Apurva Sahijwani, MD and CEO, Avendus Wealth. 'It's not that they're coming from established business families; they're taking the initiative to launch their ventures and succeeding because of the investment they're making in terms of their own commitment and effort.'
