Nawgati CEO Vaibhav Kaushik Recognized in Avendus Wealth Hurun India U30 List 2026

Vaibhav Kaushik

New Delhi: Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder and CEO of Nawgati, has been featured in the Avendus Wealth Hurun India U30 List 2026, recognizing the country’s most exceptional entrepreneurs aged 30 and under.

The recognition places Vaibhav Kaushik among 102 young founders whose ventures have created measurable economic impact across India.

The Avendus Wealth Hurun India U30 List 2026 is the second edition of the Avendus Wealth Hurun India Uth Series 2026. The list celebrates 102 entrepreneurs whose businesses have progressed beyond early-stage potential to generate tangible economic value.

Collectively, this year’s cohort represents companies valued at ₹2.9 lakh crore and employing more than 75,000 people. The list includes both first-generation entrepreneurs and next-generation business leaders contributing to the future of Indian enterprise.

The recognition of Vaibhav Kaushik reflects the rapid growth of Nawgati as a category-defining company in India’s mobility-tech and fuel-tech ecosystem.

Under his leadership, Nawgati has developed an AI-first platform that enhances fuel station operations while streamlining fleet management for enterprise customers.

The company has also expanded its international presence with operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, extending its technology-driven solutions beyond the Indian market.

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Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO of Nawgati, said: “Being part of the Avendus Wealth Hurun India U30 List means a lot, not just for me but for the entire Nawgati team that has worked hard to solve real problems in the fuel and mobility ecosystem.

It’s encouraging to see this work being recognized alongside some of the country’s most promising young founders, and it pushes us to keep building.”

The recognition adds to Vaibhav Kaushik’s growing list of achievements. Earlier, he was also named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, recognizing his contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Nawgati is India’s first fuel-tech platform focused on delivering technology-driven solutions that modernize fuel station operations and simplify fleet management.

Alongside its enterprise offerings, the company operates India’s largest fueling app, providing enhanced convenience and transparency for millions of users.

Its flagship platform, Aaveg, utilizes deep learning and real-time analytics to reduce congestion, improve operational efficiency, and optimize fuel station management.

Trusted by leading energy companies and fleet operators, Nawgati is expanding its global footprint, beginning with the UAE and Sri Lanka, to deliver smart, seamless, and sustainable refueling experiences.

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  • Salil Urunkar

    Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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