Abhimanyu Shekhawat: Building Disciplined Businesses Across Hospitality, Mining, and Sport
Recognised among the 40 Under 40 industry leaders, Abhimanyu Shekhawat represents a new wave of entrepreneurs building disciplined, scalable institutions with long-term relevance.
Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, Shekhawat has focused on designing businesses that are system-driven, capital-efficient, and built to endure. His portfolio spans hospitality, mining, luxury events, sports infrastructure, and destination real estate—each governed by a clear operating philosophy that prioritises structure, accountability, and long-term value creation.
An alumnus of Mayo College, Ajmer—one of India’s most prestigious institutions—Shekhawat credits his schooling for instilling discipline, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to sport. A keen hockey player, he continues to represent the Mayo Alumni Hockey Team, including matches at the historic Royal Bangkok Sports Club. For him, sport has remained a formative influence, shaping resilience, strategic thinking, and decision-making under pressure.
Hospitality stands at the core of Shekhawat’s operating philosophy. He leads The County Inn, a luxury four-star hotel that has emerged as a benchmark for commercial performance and guest preference in its segment. Engineered around disciplined systems, precise revenue management, and uncompromising cost control, the property consistently delivers high occupancy, a strong
food-and-beverage mix, and repeat-led demand.
His hospitality portfolio also includes Ouzo Bar & Kitchen, a restaurant recognised with the Times Food Awards. In 2025, his leadership was further acknowledged with the Times Hospitality Icons Award, recognising his contribution to system-led, financially disciplined hospitality management.
Beyond hospitality, Shekhawat is an asset owner in the mining sector, operating stone quarries and launching premium natural stones valued for their rarity and aesthetic appeal. His portfolio includes Arizona Gold and Lumix Crystal, positioned for high-end architectural and luxury applications. By emphasising controlled extraction, quality consistency, and ethical sourcing, he has brought structure and professionalism to an otherwise fragmented industry.
Shekhawat is also deeply invested in sports development. He founded County Sports, envisioned as Rajasthan’s most premium sports academy, in collaboration with the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, with the aim of providing world-class training infrastructure within the state.
His growing portfolio further includes Kesari Bagh Banquets, a premier wedding and events venue, alongside upcoming luxury resort projects in Jawai and other select destinations, designed around exclusivity, landscape sensitivity, and experiential luxury.
Across industries, a single principle defines Shekhawat’s leadership: success must be engineered. Strong governance, written systems, accountability, and ownership form the foundation of every enterprise he builds.