Kanika Tekriwal is an Indian entrepreneur who is serving as Chief executive officer of JetSetGo.[1] She is the youngest richest[clarification needed] woman in India.[2][3] She founded India's first aircraft leasing organization.[4]
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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 one of the young 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
- BBC 100 Women[14][15]
- Forbes 30 Under 30[16]
- Women Transforming India by United Nations[17][18]
- National Entrepreneurship Award by Government of India[19]
- Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum[20][21]
- Felicitated during an event by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India[22]
- Got title of "The Sky Queen" by Entrepreneur[23]