Aravind Srinivas, a dynamic 31-year-old entrepreneur hailing from Chennai, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming India’s youngest billionaire. His debut on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, with an impressive net worth of ₹21,190 crore, highlights his significant impact on the global deep-tech landscape.
Srinivas is the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, an innovative AI-powered search engine that he describes as “the fastest way to get answers to any questions.” The company has seen rapid growth, positioning itself as a strong contender against established players like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 specifically noted Srinivas’s achievement, stating, “The debut of Aravind Srinivas, 31, founder of Perplexity, as the youngest billionaire, underscores this transformation — his wealth stems from building a foundational AI model competing globally.” This recognition marks a significant shift in India’s economy, moving towards a deep-tech, product-led future.
Srinivas’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by a strong educational background, including dual degrees in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. His prior experience at leading AI labs like OpenAI and Google provided a solid foundation for his groundbreaking venture.
Founded in 2022 with Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski, Perplexity AI has garnered significant attention, attracting investment from prominent figures like Jeff Bezos and even receiving buyout interest from tech giants like Apple and Meta. However, Srinivas is committed to maintaining the company’s independence and has indicated plans for an IPO after 2028.
Srinivas joins a cohort of young Indian entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world, including the Zepto founders, Ritesh Agarwal of OYO, Rohan Gupta, Shashvat Nakrani, and Trishneet Arora, who also feature on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.