Nithin Kamath Biography
Nithin Kamath is a famous Indian businessman who is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zerodha. He is also a stockbroker and columnist for the Financial Express. Kamath is also one of the youngest self-made billionaires in India. In 2016, he was named one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to watch in India. Moreover, Kamath is a native of Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
He completed high school from Dayal Singh Public School in Shimoga, Karnataka. After that, he joined the Bangalore Institute of Technology in Bangalore where he graduated with a degree in Engineering. Nithin started his career in 1997 as a freelance proprietary trader in Bangalore while pursuing his graduation. He also worked as a senior telesales executive at Manipal Info.com in Bangalore.
Later, Kamath joined Kamath Associates as a property broker and worked there from 2004 to January 2010. After his resignation, he and his brother started their own company called Zerodha. The company grew day by day and eventually became the largest stockbroker in India. In 2014, the company was recognized as one of the brokerage firms of the year by BSE and Dun & Bradstreet. Nithin was also featured in the Forbes India 30 under 30 list, Finance in 2016.
On Women’s Day, Kamath spoke about his wife’s journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer and highlighted women’s health as well as the importance of cancer awareness. In addition, Nithin with his brother also owes True Beacon, an investment management firm. The venture targets ultra-high net worth investors and operates on a zero-net worth model. Besides, Zerodha featured in IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Self-Made Rich List in 2020.
Nithin Kamath Age
Nithin is 43 years old from 2023. Was born in October 5, 1979, in Shimoga, Karnataka, India. Moreover, he celebrates his birthday on October 5 every year.
Nithin Kamath Height/Weight
Kamath stands at an average height 5 feet 11 inches tall. It weighs around 75 kilos and has both black eyes and hair color.
Husband Nithin Kamath
Kamath is married to Seema Patil whom he met while working in a call center. The couple exchanged vows in 2008 and were blessed with a son named Kiaan. In March 2022, he revealed that his wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nithin Kamath Family
Nithin is the son of Raghuram Kamath who is retired from Canara Bank and his mother Revathi Kamath works as an environmentalist. He also has a younger brother named Nikhil Kamath who is the co-founder of Zerodha Company.
Nithin Kamath Net Worth
Kamath is one of the Forbes Billionaires List 2023. He has an estimated net worth of 2.7 billion dollars. When his and his brother’s net worth are combined, they have $3.45 billion. He has earned his income from his career as an entrepreneur for Zerodha.
