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]
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
- BBC 100 Women[15][16]
- Forbes 30 Under 30[17]
- Women Transforming India by United Nations[18][19]
- National Entrepreneurship Award by Government of India[20]
- Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum[21][22]
- Felicitated during an event by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India[23]
- Got title of "The Sky Queen" by Entrepreneur[24]
References
- ^ Raj, Anand (2 September 2022). "Kanika Tekriwal, CEO of JetSetGo: 'Success is about being able to sleep well at night'". Gulf News. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Trivedi, Santosh (30 July 2022). "राजस्थान की कनिका बनी देश की सबसे कम उम्र की अमीर महिला". Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Tiwary, Pawan. "कौन हैं देश की सबसे युवा अमीर कनिका टेकडीवाल: पहले कैंसर को हराया, फिर एक आइडिया ने बदली दी जिंदगी". Asianet News (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Shetty, Karishma (20 April 2024). "Meet one of the richest self-made women in India, a successful billionaire entrepreneur who beat cancer and owns 10 private jets". GQ India. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Rastogi, Ishika. "JetSetGo's Founder, Kanika Tekriwal, Who Built India's First Aircraft Leasing Organization". Channel V India. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Dwivedi, Praveen. "Defying cancer, 31-yr-old Kanika Tekriwal operates pvt aircraft service". Daijiworld Media. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Avasthi, Shivani. "10 निजी विमानों की मालकिन है ये महिला, कैंसर को मात देकर की पहले एग्रीगेटर स्टार्टअप की शुरुआत". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Bhalla, Gursharan (19 June 2022). "Meet Kanika Tekriwal, A Woman Who Owns 10 Private Jets At The Age Of 32". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Duru, Victor (30 June 2022). "Young lady, 32, who owns 10 private jets goes viral, video stirs mixed reactions". Legit.ng. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Omar, Paurush (28 July 2022). "Who is Kanika Tekriwal, the youngest self-made woman in the Hurun rich list?". Live Mint. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Pathak, Analiza (28 July 2022). "Meet Kanika Tekriwal, The Youngest Self-Made Entrepreneur Who Owns 10 Private Jets | Full List". Zee News. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Baisoya, Tanya. "From battling cancer at 22, to building the Rs.500 million "Uber of the skies" – Meet the effervescent Kanika Tekriwal". Outlook Business. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Punj, Shwweta. "Kanika Tekriwal: The jet setter". India Today. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Kanika Tekriwal, 27, India". BBC News. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Sengupta, Manimanjari (20 November 2015). "These Powerful Indians Made It To The BBC 100 Women List". ScoopWhoop. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Pareek, Shreya (21 November 2015). "Do You Know the 7 Indian Women in BBC's 100 Women List of 2015?". The Better India. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ Noronha, Rahul (9 March 2016). "Bhopal's Kanika makes it to Forbes '30 under 30' achievers list". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "NITI Aayog announces winners of the Women Transforming India Awards 2017". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Backgrounder: Inspiring Stories - Women Transforming India Awards, 2017". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "#11 Honoured With National Entrepreneurship Awards". Entrepreneur.com. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Community". The Forum of Young Global Leaders. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Varadkar and Irish hedge fund chief on WEF young leader list". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Ministry of Civil Aviation celebrates achievements of women in Aviation Sector". Press Information Bureau.
- ^ Sabharwal, Punita (27 March 2021). "The Sky Queen". Entrepreneur.com. Retrieved 14 December 2022.