Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Young Entrepreneur Kanika Tekriwal Builds Jet Empire
Kanika Tekriwal is a young entrepreneur who started a company called JetSetGo.
She began with just a small amount of money and now owns many private jets and helicopters.
Her company helps people fly privately, like a special taxi service in the sky.
She faced many challenges, including a serious illness, but didn't give up.
Her hard work paid off, and she's now very successful.
She's even going to be on a TV show called Shark Tank India to help other people with their business ideas.
Many people look up to her as an inspiration.
Kanika Tekriwal founded JetSetGo, India's first private jet and helicopter charter service, at age 21 with just Rs 5,600
Overcame family opposition and health challenges (Hodgkin's Lymphoma) to build her business
JetSetGo has served over 1 lakh passengers, operated 6,000+ flights, and owns 10+ aircraft
Net worth now stands at approximately Rs 420 Crore
Recognized internationally as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum
- Who
- Kanika Tekriwal, founder of JetSetGo
- What
- Built India's first private jet and helicopter charter service
- When
- Founded in 2014, currently active
- Where
- India
- Why
- To revolutionize private aviation access in India
- Name
- Kanika Tekriwal
- Company
- JetSetGo
- Starting Investment
- Rs 5,600
- Current Net Worth
- Rs 420 Crore
- Passengers Served
- Over 1 lakh
- Flights Operated
- More than 6,000
- Fleet Size
- 10+ private jets and helicopters
- Awards
- Young Global Leader (WEF), National Entrepreneurship Award (India), The Sky Queen (Entrepreneur Magazine)