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Vidur Maheswari
Vidur Maheswari (born 11 June 1994) is an Indian entrepreneur and businessman. He is the founder and director of Chai Waale, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain specializing in tea-based beverages and snacks. Under his leadership, the brand has expanded across Chennai and established itself as one of South India’s leading tea café chains.
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| Born | 11 June 1994, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Businessman |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Title | Founder & Director, Chai Waale Trades Private Limited |
| Known for | Establishing Chai Waale, a QSR tea café chain |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Early Life and Education
Vidur Maheswari was born on 11 June 1994 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He attended Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kilpauk, Chennai, before moving to the United Kingdom for higher studies.
He pursued a degree in Business Management at King’s College London (2012–2015). During this period, he also completed a program in Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance at Harvard University in 2014.
Career
In 2018, Maheswari founded Chai Waale Trades Private Limited , launching Chai Waale as a QSR brand in Chennai. The chain was created with a vision of offering affordable, hygienic, and modern tea cafés catering to India’s growing urban population.
Since its inception, Chai Waale has partnered with leading institutions and establishments, including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), Phoenix Marketcity, and multiple IIT campuses.
Media Coverage
Maheswari and Chai Waale have been featured in prominent publications and media outlets, including:
- The Hindu – Rise of tea-based QSR chains in India
- The Times of India – Chai Waale’s expansion in Chennai
- YourStory – Entrepreneurial journey of Vidur Maheshwari
- The Economic Times (ET Retail) – QSR chai chains scaling up in India
- The Indian Express – How Chai Waale is building a tea-first QSR brand
Additional features have appeared in Business Standard, News18, Restaurant India, BW Disrupt, and The News Minute.
Recognition
Chai Waale has been recognized as part of India’s growing QSR movement, with Maheswari being profiled in platforms like BW Disrupt, Dailyhunt, VCCircle, and The Entrepreneur Story. The brand has also been highlighted on national TV channels such as ABP News, News18, and Asianet News.
Personal Life
Vidur Maheswari resides in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is fluent in Hindi, English, and Tamil.
See Also
- List of coffeehouse chains
- Tea in India