Shark Tank's Kanika Tekriwal: ₹5,000 Start to ₹420 Crore Aviation Empire

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News18•04-01-2026, 07:45
Shark Tank's Kanika Tekriwal: ₹5,000 Start to ₹420 Crore Aviation Empire
- •Kanika Tekriwal, new Shark Tank India Season 5 judge, built a ₹420 crore empire from a ₹5,600 investment.
- •She founded JetSetGo, a private aviation platform, at age 21, despite family discouraging her pilot dream.
- •Faced challenges in a male-dominated industry, often mistaken for cabin crew, and initially struggled to secure funding.
- •JetSetGo is now a leading private jet service, serving over 100,000 passengers and operating 6,000+ flights.
- •Recognized on the Hurun Rich List, Kanika inspires new entrepreneurs with her journey and will guide them on Shark Tank.
Why It Matters: Kanika Tekriwal's journey from a small investment to a ₹420 crore aviation empire exemplifies entrepreneurial resilience.
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