At just 31, Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, has become India’s youngest billionaire. As per the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Srinivas now has an estimated net worth of INR 21,190 crore, powered by the remarkable global success of his AI startup.
From Chennai Classrooms to Silicon Valley
Born and brought up in Chennai, Srinivas’s journey reflects the classic story of Indian ambition meeting global opportunity. He studied Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras, one of India’s top institutions, before heading to the University of California, Berkeley, for a PhD in Computer Science.
During his academic years and early career, Srinivas worked with leading AI labs such as OpenAI, DeepMind, and Google Brain, gaining hands-on experience in the field of artificial intelligence. Those years laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s most talked-about AI startups.
The Vision Behind Perplexity AI
In 2022, Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI, a search engine built to change how people find information. Unlike traditional search tools that bombard users with links, Perplexity focuses on providing concise, verified answers — citing real sources and maintaining transparency.
The platform’s “answer engine” approach quickly captured global attention. With a clean interface and an emphasis on accuracy, Perplexity has positioned itself as a serious challenger to Google and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, attracting both users and investors.
India’s New Face of Deep Tech
Srinivas’s inclusion in the Hurun India Rich List is more than a personal milestone. It signals India’s growing presence in deep tech innovation. His rise shows how Indian engineers and researchers are shaping the future of global technology.
Inspiring a New Generation
Srinivas’s story has already become an inspiration for many young Indians chasing global ambitions. His mix of technical expertise, academic focus, and entrepreneurial drive has made him a name to watch in the AI world.
As AI continues to reshape how we learn, work, and interact, Srinivas’s success with Perplexity shows how innovation rooted in purpose, not just profit, can build both impact and wealth.
Apoorva Bajj
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