Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath is an Indian entrepreneur, investor and podcaster best known as the co-founder of Zerodha, India's largest retail stockbroking platform by active clients. Born on 5 September 1986 in Shimoga, Karnataka, Kamath began trading at a young age and left formal education before completing high school. He started working at a call centre while developing his trading career and eventually became a professional trader.

In 2010, Nikhil Kamath co-founded Zerodha with his elder brother Nithin Kamath. The company introduced a low-cost technology-led brokerage model that helped reshape India's retail investing market. Nikhil serves as Zerodha's co-founder and Chief Financial Officer and has played a major role in the company's financial strategy and investment activities.

Beyond Zerodha, Kamath co-founded True Beacon, an investment management firm focused on high-net-worth investors, and Gruhas, a venture investment platform founded with Abhijeet Pai that invests across areas including real estate technology, climate technology, consumer brands and deep technology. His investment activities have made him a prominent figure in India's startup ecosystem.

Nikhil Kamath is also the host of WTF is with Nikhil Kamath, a widely watched business and culture podcast featuring entrepreneurs, investors, technology leaders, entertainers and global public figures. Guests have included Elon Musk, Rishi Sunak and other prominent personalities. His content business has expanded through WTF Media and People by WTF.

In 2024, Kamath launched WTFund, an initiative that provides young founders with capital without taking equity. He later co-founded The Foundery with Kishore Biyani and Ronnie Screwvala, a venture-building programme designed to create and fund new consumer businesses.

Nikhil Kamath's wealth is primarily linked to his ownership in Zerodha and his broader investment portfolio through True Beacon, Gruhas, WTFund and other personal investments. Forbes estimated his real-time net worth at approximately US$3.1 billion in September 2026, making him one of India's youngest self-made billionaires.