Kanika Tekriwal’s journey from battling cancer in her early 20s to building a ₹420-crore private aviation business is a story of extraordinary resilience.
Diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a young age, Tekriwal faced a life-changing health crisis just as she was beginning to pursue her entrepreneurial ambitions. After overcoming the illness, she decided to build a career in aviation — an industry she had been fascinated by since childhood.
In 2014, she founded JetSetGo with an initial investment of just ₹5,600. Rather than simply building an airline, the company created a technology-driven platform connecting aircraft owners with customers seeking private aviation services.
Over the years, JetSetGo expanded into one of India’s leading private aviation companies, operating a large fleet of private aircraft and helicopters. The company’s journey has helped establish Tekriwal as one of India’s prominent self-made women entrepreneurs.
Her achievements have earned her recognition through platforms including Forbes 30 Under 30, while her entrepreneurial journey has also taken her to the Shark Tank India panel.
From surviving a serious illness to building a ₹420-crore aviation empire, Kanika Tekriwal’s story highlights how resilience, ambition and the courage to pursue an unconventional path can transform a ₹5,600 beginning into a remarkable business journey.
