Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Amit Jain
21/02/2026 Amit Jain made a recent angel investment in Heizen.
19/02/2026 Amit Jain made conventional debt and angel investments in Gappu.
10/01/2026 Amit Jain made an angel investment in Emori.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the CEO and CoFounder of CarDekho Group |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | Computer Science |
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| School | St. Xavier's, Jaipur |
| College | IIT Delhi |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1976 |
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| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Prashant Jain (died in 2006) |
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| Mother | Nilma Jain (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother - Anurag Jain (Co-founder & COO of CarDekho Group) |
| Spouse | Pihu Jain (Head of Girnar Foundation, VP of Online Marketing at GirnarSoft) |
| Children | Twin sons (Aayan and Aahil Jain) |
Career
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Favourites
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Book | Built to last by Jim Collins |
| Song | ‘Love you Zindagi’ from the film Dear Zindagi |
| Film | 3 Idiots |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amit Jain, a prominent Indian entrepreneur, serves as the CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho. | |
| 2. In 2000, he joined Trilogy, a software development company, where he contributed to www.YourBillBuddy.com until 2007. | |
| 3. In 2006, Amit and his brother Anurag returned to their hometown to care for their ailing father, initially assisting in the family gemstone business before founding GirnarSoft. | |
| 4. In 2008, they established CarDekho at the New Delhi Auto Expo, aiming to provide a platform for reliable car information for buyers and sellers. | |
| 5. Despite facing financial challenges in 2009, with a loss of Rs. 1 crore in stocks, CarDekho experienced significant growth by 2015, expanding to include ventures like InsuranceDekho and acquiring multiple platforms. | |
| 6. Their company received funding from Sequoia Capital in 2013, propelling their growth further. | |
| 7. Amit Jain shared his insights as a speaker at SURGE in Bengaluru in 2016. | |
| 8. In 2022, he showcased his expertise as a shark investor on the show 'Shark Tank.' | |
| 9. Amit Jain has been observed smoking cigarettes on various occasions. | |
| 10. CarDekho Group is a unicorn company with a valuation of $1.2 billion. | |
| 11. Amit Jain is an angel investor with a portfolio of 54 companies, including notable investments in BlueStone and Miko Technologies. | |
| 12. He is also a board member at CarDekho, Luma AI, and 4 other companies. |