Ritesh Agarwal, a 21-year-old Indian entrepreneur, founded Oyo Rooms, initially starting as Oravel Stays in 2012, to meet the demand for budget accommodations in India. Oyo has rapidly grown to become India's largest hotel network, with plans to expand into international markets, aiming to become the world's largest hotel chain by 2023. The company operates on a unique business model offering standardized hotel rooms at competitive prices, supported by a customer membership program and partnerships with payment platforms.