Top 7 Successful College Dropout Entrepreneurs In India

7 Success Stories Redefining Indian Business

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Ritesh Agarwal (OYO)

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Kunal Shah (Freecharge)

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Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha)

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Azhar Iqbal (Goibibo)

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Rahul Yadav (Housing.com)

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Ankit Oberoi (AdPushup)

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Kailash Katkar (Quick Heal)

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Beyond the Degree

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