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Ritesh Agarwal, The founder of OYO Rooms, a self-made entrepreneur who turned a simple idea into a global hotel brand. Known for his bold vision and relentless hustle, he started young and built big.
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About Me
I’m Ritesh Agarwal, founder & CEO of OYO — a brand born from a simple belief: everyone deserves quality stays at affordable prices.
From starting as a curious teenager with big dreams to building a global hospitality network, my journey has been driven by hustle, vision, and an obsession with solving real problems. I believe in taking bold risks, learning fast, and scaling what works.
This is just the beginning.
OYO Numbers
Hotels & Homes
174,000+
Countries
35+
Corporates
5000+
Active Users
35M+
Job Opprtunities
1M+
Valuation
$10B+
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Ritesh Agarwal Creates India's Largest Branded Network Of Budget Hotels With Oyo.
Imagine you are traveling on a tight budget in India. The choice of accommodations is huge, but with little predictability of amenities or quality. A place might be untidy, unhygienic or even unsafe.
OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal Writes: Success Lies in Going Beyond the Big Idea.
Most founder stories start with a Eureka moment—or that is what entrepreneurship folklore would have you believe. Ideas act as primary catalysts for every business, but the reality is far more complex. Often, the dawn of a start-up is a culmination of a drawn-out process where thoughts and concepts undergo constant evolution.
'The definition of travel is changing': Oyo's Ritesh Agarwal.
Travel is not new. It is as long as human history. The explorers, nomads and travellers of yore helped in shaping the modern world and our multicultural society. As an industry, it has enabled millions of livelihoods.
OYO’s Visionary Leader Revolutionizing Hospitality with Innovation, Global Expansion, and Sustainability.
At just 30 years old, Ritesh Agarwal has already established himself as one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry.
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