Ritesh Agarwal is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of OYO Rooms, a hospitality company that offers budget accommodations worldwide. He was born on November 16, 1993, in Bissam Cuttack, Odisha, India. Agarwal started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and dropped out of college to pursue his business interests.

In 2013, Ritesh Agarwal founded OYO Rooms, which initially started as Oravel Stays, a platform for listing budget accommodations. The company later evolved into OYO Rooms, a chain of branded hotels and accommodations. OYO Rooms quickly gained popularity and became one of the largest hotel chains in India, expanding to international markets as well.

Ritesh Agarwal's innovative approach to the hospitality industry and his vision for affordable and standardized accommodations have earned him recognition and accolades. He has been featured in prestigious lists such as Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and Fortune's 40 Under 40 India.