Forbes has recently released the ninth edition of its esteemed 30 Under 30 Asia list. This year's list features 300 influential individuals under 30 shaping the future in ten key sectors, including art and entertainment, healthcare and social impact. These entrepreneurs are breaking boundaries and making significant strides across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Notably, India has a strong presence this year, with exceptional entrepreneurs making their mark in the Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category. Here is a list of rising Indian stars who are transforming the landscape of this sector in the country: Rahil Gupta, co-founder and CTO of Hop Electric Mobility established the electric motorbike startup in 2020 in India. The company offers three models priced from $800 to $1,600.
The Oxo bike reaches 95 km/h and 150 km per charge. Hop Electric has raised $6 million, including $2.6 million in 2022.
Akshit Bansal and Raghav Arora's Gurgaon-based Statiq offers a nationwide network of EV charging stations accessible via an app. Statiq has raised $27.5 million and expects revenue of 830 million rupees by March 2024.
The company plans to double its chargers to 16,000 by 2025. Chirag Jain and Rama Krishna Mendu founded EndureAir Systems in 2018. Based in Noida, the startup developed drones for mapping, monitoring, and logistics.
One model, a battery-powered mini-helicopter, travels 15 km carrying 15 kg. EndureAir has raised $4 million from investors, including the Dani family off.