Nikhil Kamath is an Indian entrepreneur, investor and the co-founder of Zerodha, which is India’s largest retail stock broking platform by active clients. Born on 5th September 1986 at Shivmogga in Karnataka, Nikhil Kamath dropped out of school at the age of 17 to pursue his interest in stock trading. He joined a call centre to sustain himself and started practicing trading after working hours. His early successes earned him a good income while cementing his reputation as a skilled stock market trader among colleagues.
Nikhil Kamath co-founded Zerodha with his older brother Nithin Kamath in the year 2010. Zerodha disrupted the traditional full-service stock brokerage market with a technology-driven, low-cost flat-fee brokerage model which quickly gained popularity among retail investors seeking cost-effective trading solutions. Zerodha has grown exponentially over the years and is currently the largest retail stock broking platform in India with over 10 million active clients.
Nikhil Kamath serves as the CFO of Zerodha, focusing on investments and financial strategies, while his older brother Nithin Kamath manages operations as the CEO. He is also the founder of other ventures, including True Beacon and Gruhas. Nikhil Kamath is the youngest signatory to The Giving Pledge, wherein he has committed to donate over 50% of his wealth.
| Net Worth | INR 28,000 crore to INR 30,000 crore |
| Age | 39 years |
| Wife | Amanda Puravankara (Divorced) |
| Son/Daughter | N/A |
| Sibling | Nithin Kamath |
| Company Founded/Owner | Zerodha, True Beacon, Gruhas |
Income Source
Primary source of Nikhil Kamath’s income is Zerodha, a company co-founded by him. As the Co-Founder and CFO of Zerodha, he holds significant equity stake in the privately-held company. Income flows through his share of profits generated by the company, dividends and remuneration as an official of the company.
Nikhil Kamath actively participates in equity markets and has diversified investments. Thus, he earns a good amount of income through returns from stock trading and public market positions. Furthermore, he gains from investments in startups and ventures like True Beacon and Gruhas.
Assets & Investments
Net worth of Nikhil Kamath is estimated to be in the range of INR 28,000 crore to INR 30,000 crore, as of early 2026. His core asset is Zerodha, with a significant equity portion in the company contributing a major part to his net worth. Apart from Zerodha, Nikhil has major investments in True Beacon and Gruhas. True Beacon is an alternative asset management company which manages investments for ultra-high net-worth individuals. Gruhas, on the other hand, is an investment firm concerned with investments in real estate, prop-tech, climate tech, consumer brands and sustainability.
