Kanika Tekriwal Age, Wiki and Bio

Kanika Tekriwal

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/06/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceBaragaon, Udaipurwati tehsil, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionEntrepreneur
Famous forFounder of JetSetGo

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight65 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Daly College, Indore
  • The Lawrence School Lovedale (1996-2005)
College/University
  • B. D. Somani Institute of Art & Fashion Technology (January 2005-December 2007)
  • Mumbai University (2006-2009)
  • Coventry University (2010-2011)
Degrees
  • Visual Communication and Design (B. D. Somani)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics (Mumbai)
  • MBA, Finance (Coventry)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Adventure activities
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsSarath Penaka
Marriage Date07/02/2022

Family

FatherAnil Tekriwal (works in real estate and chemical businesses)
MotherSunita Tekriwal
SpouseSarath Penaka

Career

OverviewKanika Tekriwal began her career in private aviation, acquiring valuable experience from her early roles in the industry. After facing a personal health challenge, she founded JetSetGo, which emerged as India’s first digital marketplace for private air travel, focusing on transparency and efficiency in charter aviation. Under her leadership, the company expanded its services and achieved significant revenue growth, positioning itself in a robust Indian private aviation market.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kanika was born into a traditional Marwari family and hails from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
She completed a diploma in Design early in her academic career.
At 17, she contributed to setting up the aviation division at Indiabulls, marking her entry into the aviation sector.
After being diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in 2011, she returned to work post-treatment.
Between 2008 and 2009, she served as Assistant Vice President at Indiabulls Airmid Aviation Services.
JetSetGo was successfully launched around 2013-2014, catering to a variety of clients including business executives and politicians.
By 2015, JetSetGo had remarkable revenue figures, reporting around USD 17 million by March 2017.
The company has significantly expanded its fleet and operations, entering international markets like Dubai and New York.
In January 2026, Kanika was appointed as a judge on Shark Tank India for its fifth season.