Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Kanika Tekriwal Battles Cancer, Builds Rs 420-Crore Aviation Empire
Kanika Tekriwal is a brave entrepreneur who started a company called JetSetGo when she was just 21.
She wanted to make private jet travel easier for people in India.
Even though many people doubted her, she kept going and now her company is worth a lot of money.
She also had to fight cancer when she was 22, but that made her even stronger.
Now, she is a judge on a TV show called Shark Tank India, where she helps other people with big ideas.
She believes in following her instincts and doing things differently.
Kanika Tekriwal founded JetSetGo, India's first private jet charter marketplace, at age 21 with an initial investment of Rs 5,600.
She battled Hodgkin lymphoma at 22, which inspired her entrepreneurial journey and made her stronger.
JetSetGo has handled over 100,000 passengers and operated more than 6,000 flights, managing nine private jets and two helicopters.
Kanika's net worth is estimated at Rs 420 crore, earning her a spot on the Hurun Rich List.
She is now a judge on Shark Tank India 5, where she evaluates business pitches based on her instincts and experience.
- Who
- Kanika Tekriwal, founder of JetSetGo and Shark Tank India 5 judge
- What
- Built a Rs 420-crore aviation company while battling cancer
- When
- Started JetSetGo at age 21 in 2014
- Where
- India
- Why
- Inspired by her battle with cancer and passion for aviation
- Name
- Kanika Tekriwal
- Company
- JetSetGo
- Net Worth
- Rs 420 crore
- Age at Cancer Diagnosis
- 22
- Initial Investment
- Rs 5,600
- Passengers Handled
- Over 100,000
- Flights Operated
- More than 6,000
- Fleet Size
- Nine private jets and two helicopters