Nikhil Kamath  

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of the financial services platform Zerodha, has been named the youngest philanthropist in the EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024, with charitable contributions surpassing Rs.120 crore through the Rainmatter Foundation. Kamath, along with his brother Nithin Kamath, ranks 15th among India’s leading philanthropists, joining prominent names like Shiv Nadar, Mukesh Ambani, and Gautam Adani.

Zerodha, India's largest stock brokerage firm, has redefined the world of retail investing with its innovative business model and technology-driven approach. Founded in 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha has emerged as a game-changer in the Indian stock market, offering affordable, transparent, and easy-to-use trading platforms. This article traces the inspiring journey of Zerodha from its humble beginnings to becoming a dominant player in the financial landscape.
 

In the latest “People by WTF” episode, Nikhil Kamath and Ranbir Kapoor explore personal stories, career insights, and shared philosophies, offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse into their lives.

Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, a company worth Rs 25 thousand crore, lives in a rented house. He began working at the age of 17, and gradually rose to the heights of success.  

Several industrialists emerged as billionaires in the country in 2023, apart from Ambani and Adani. Here’s a list of seven Indians who joined the billionaire list. Rohiqa Mistry, wife of Cyrus Mistry, claims the top spot in the list. She has a net worth of $8.2 billion.

As per the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023, the founder of HCL, Shiv Nadar is India’s most generous donor in terms of philanthropy. In 2022-23 financial year, he donated Rs 2042 crore to charities. Azim Premji, the former chairman of the board of directors of the company Wipro, donated Rs 1774 crore in the financial year 2022-23.

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