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OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal Becomes India's Youngest Billionaire at 32

The college dropout built a fortune of Rs 18,402 crore after starting OYO at just 19. (Photo Credit: X)

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News18•12-03-2026, 14:29

OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal Becomes India's Youngest Billionaire at 32

•Ritesh Agarwal, 32, is India's youngest billionaire with a net worth of Rs 18,402 crore (around $2 billion).
•The OYO founder started the hospitality platform in 2013 at age 19, after identifying a gap in budget hotels.
•OYO now operates hotels, homes, and holiday rentals across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
•Agarwal skipped college, with investors even seeking parental commitment for his venture.
•He faced early skepticism as a young founder but grew OYO from one hotel in Gurgaon to over 17,000 properties globally.

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