Wiki Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Shashvat Nakrani is a entrepreneur, and a billionaire from India.
- Smart, innovative and creative, Nakrani is not afraid to take risks in both his personal life and career, something that has led him to becoming very successful at a young age.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Shashvat was born and raised in his hometown of Bhavnagar, India.
- Shashvat Nakrani Father Name / Dad : Mansukhbhai Nakrani. Like Shashvat, Mansukhbhai is also an entrepreneur and owner of an education institute that is based in Gujarat, India.
- Nakrani’s father did not receive any formal training to become an educator and struggled tremendously to get his business running when Shashvat was a young boy.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- In 2015, Shashvat enrolled into the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to study Textile Technology.
- Shashvat Nakrani JEE Rank : AIR 3796. During that year, Satvat Jagwani had topped the IIT entrance exams.
- After a few years, he dropped out of university to start his own business, a move his parents were initially hesitant about.
- He did return to IIT eventually to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology.
Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Known as one of India’s youngest self-made billionaires, Nakrani is the co-founder of a financial services firm called BharatPe. He founded the app with another IIT alumni and fellow tech entrepreneur, Ashneer Grover, in 2018.
- Nakrani and Grover’s app is partnered with several big-name apps in the market, including BHIM, PayTM, Google Pay and PhonePe.
- As a result of his success, Shashvat has received several accolades and recognitions, including being named one of IIFL Wealth Hurun India’s 100 richest entrepreneurs in the country.
- As a member of the list, Nakrani was also recognised for being the youngest businessman to achieve this accolade.
- Shashvat Nakrani equity in BharatPe : As per media reports, he owns 7.8 percent of the company.
