Kanika Tekriwal

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Kanika Tekriwal is an Indian entrepreneur, CEO (Chief executive officer) of JetSetGo. [1] In 2021 she became the youngest richest woman in India. [2] [3] [4] She founded India's first aircraft leasing organization. [5]

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Early Life and education

She was born into a Marwari family and is the owner of ten private jets. [6] [7] [8] [9] In 2012, Kanika founded JetsetGo, a private jet management company. [10] Her net worth is estimated at 420 crore. [11]

She received her education from Lawrence School, Lovedale and completed part of her schooling at Jawaharlal Nehru Senior Secondary School in Bhopal, the hometown of her parents. She graduated from Coventry University. [12]

She is recognized as one of the young richest woman in Hurun Rich List. Her company handles 100,000 passengers and has operated 6,000 flights. [13] In early 20s, she was diagnosed with cancer. [14]

Awards and honors

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