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India Youth Drive Rs 48 Lakh Crore Business Boom With 4X Surge in AI Enterprises
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News18•17-10-2026, 21:00
India Youth Drive Rs 48 Lakh Crore Business Boom With 4X Surge in AI Enterprises
- •A recent Hurun report reveals that the total valuation of companies run by Indian youth under 35 has surged by 23 percent to reach Rs 48 lakh crore.
- •The number of young entrepreneurs in AI and machine learning enterprises has witnessed a massive fourfold increase, reaching 12.
- •The Avendus Wealth Hurun India Under-35 List 2026 includes 180 young leaders, with 71 percent being first-generation founders.
- •The report highlights that 37 companies on the list boast a valuation exceeding 1 billion dollars and collectively provide employment to over 5.88 lakh people.
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According to the Hurun report, the total valuation of companies run by youth under the age of 35 in India has surged by 23 percent, reaching Rs 48 lakh crore.
The Avendus Wealth-Hurun India Under-35 List 2026 features 180 young entrepreneurs, representing a 16 percent year-on-year growth from 155 individuals last year.
First-generation entrepreneurs account for 71 percent of the 180 business leaders featured on the list, meaning they are the founders of their own enterprises.
