New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, has made history as the youngest billionaire on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The 31-year-old, originally from Chennai, debuts with a personal wealth of Rs.21,190 crore, a reflection of India's rapid rise in deep-tech and AI-driven innovation. Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine rivaling global giants, has propelled him into global prominence, marking him as one of the country's most exciting new-age entrepreneurs. He features alongside other young entrepreneurs on the list, including Zepto's Kaivalya Vohra (22) and Aadit Palicha (23).

The report shows that India now boasts 358 billionaires, a record high, with 1,687 individuals worth over Rs.1,000 crore. Colle...