| Nikhil Kamath Quick Info |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Nikhil Kamath is an Indian entrepreneur who is best known as the co-founder and chief financial officer of Zerodha, an Indian retail stockbroker for futures and options, commodity trading, equity, and mutual funds. By 2019, Zerodha had become the largest stockbroker in India. As of June 2023, it had amassed more than 10 million clients. Nikhil is also the co-founder of True Beacon (a bespoke asset/wealth and AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) management company (established in 2020) that caters to UHNIs (Ultra High Net worth Individuals) across the globe) as well as Gruhas (an India-focused venture capital fund (set up in 2021) that empowers entrepreneurs to build companies in the property technology, clean technology, media & entertainment, and consumer-focused space). Nikhil and his older brother Nithin (co-founder and chief executive officer of Zerodha) had also established Rainmatter, a venture capital fund & incubator that invests in companies that work in the financial technology space.
Born Name
Nikhil Kamath
Nick Name
Nik
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Karnataka, India
Residence
Bengaluru, Bayaluseeme, Karnataka, India
Nationality
Education
Nikhil dropped out of school after 10th grade and did not attain a formal degree.
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Family
- Father – Raghuram Kamath (Former Banking Executive)
- Mother – Revathy Kamath (Environmentalist, Musician)
- Siblings – Nithin Kamath (Older Brother) (Entrepreneur, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Zerodha)
- Others – Seema Patil (Sister-in-Law) (Business Executive, Chief Quality Officer of Zerodha), Kiaan Kamath (Nephew)
Net Worth
On October 12, 2022, Nikhil Kamath and his family’s net worth was $3.45 billion according to Forbes.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Nikhil has dated –
Amanda Puravankara (2019-2021) – Nikhil married a business executive named Amanda Puravankara in April 2019 in a ceremony held in Florence, Italy. The couple, however, separated within a year and reportedly finalized their divorce in 2021.Manushi Chhillar (2021-2023) – RumorRhea Chakraborty (2023-Present) – In August 2023, it was rumored that Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty had started dating Nikhil. They had also started following each other on Instagram while Nikhil had unfollowed Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar. In October 2023, they were again seen together in a car while going to a party.Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped, side-parted hair
- Affable smile
- Often sports a stubble
- Has a cut mark on his eyebrow
Nikhil Kamath Facts
Nikhil dropped out of school in the early 2000s. A few months later, he started working at a call center while engaging in equity trading as a side hustle.In 2006, he became a sub-broker and, along with his older brother Nithin, launched a brokerage firm called Kamath & Associates.In 2010, the duo co-founded a retail stock trading platform called Zerodha that provides brokerage services for dealing in stocks, currencies, and commodities. The name Zerodha means ‘zero barrier’ – it combines the English word ‘zero’ with the Sanskrit word ‘rodha’ which loosely translates to barrier/obstacle.In 2016, Nikhil was included in Forbes India magazine’s ‘30 Under 30’ list relating to young entrepreneurs. About 2 years later, he was featured in the same magazine’s inaugural ‘Tycoons Of Tomorrow’ list that recognized 22 young achievers in the fields of business, acting, and sports.In 2020, he was included in IIFL Wealth Management Ltd. (an Indian wealth management firm that has a presence in 7 countries and 23 locations across India) and Hurun India (the Indian subsidiary of the Hurun Report, a private company that is involved in business and financial research)‘s ’40 & Under Self-Made Rich’ list.In 2022, Nikhil became the youngest individual to have been included in the ‘Hurun India Philanthropy List’.In September 2023, Nikhil and Nithin Kamath were looking to invest ₹100 crore in Nazara Tech, the gaming company. This would take Nikhil’s stake from 1% to 3.5% in the company.In September 2023, Kamath was looking to invest in Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based startup that was making electric vehicles (EVs).In October 2023, Nikhil became the youngest billionaire to be included in Forbes India‘s “100 richest people” list. He was 37 years old at that time.In October 2023, he revealed that he had stopped buying clothes from ultra-luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, etc.He attended the ODI World Cup 2023 final with RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das held in Ahmedabad, India on November 19, 2023, which India lost to Australia.Featured Image by Nikhil Kamath / Instagram
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