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Profession Entrepreneur Nationality Indian Date of Birth 07/06/1990 Age 35 years Birthplace Baragaon, Udaipurwati tehsil, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India
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Physical Stats & More Height 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight 65 Kg (143 lbs) Eye Color Black Hair Color Black
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 Religion Hinduism Food Habit Non-vegetarian Hobbies Adventure activities Travelling
Relationships & More Marital Status Unmarried Affairs/Boyfriends Sarath Penaka Marriage Date 07/02/2022
Family Father Anil Tekriwal (works in real estate and chemical businesses) Mother Sunita Tekriwal Spouse Sarath Penaka
Career Overview Kanika 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 Indiaโs 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 1. Kanika was born into a traditional Marwari family and hails from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.2. She completed a diploma in Design early in her academic career.3. At 17, she contributed to setting up the aviation division at Indiabulls, marking her entry into the aviation sector.4. After being diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in 2011, she returned to work post-treatment.5. Between 2008 and 2009, she served as Assistant Vice President at Indiabulls Airmid Aviation Services.6. JetSetGo was successfully launched around 2013-2014, catering to a variety of clients including business executives and politicians.7. By 2015, JetSetGo had remarkable revenue figures, reporting around USD 17 million by March 2017.8. The company has significantly expanded its fleet and operations, entering international markets like Dubai and New York.9. In January 2026, Kanika was appointed as a judge on Shark Tank India for its fifth season.