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Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath is an Indian entrepreneur and investor best known as the co-founder of Zerodha, a retail stockbroker, and True Beacon, an asset management company.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nikhil Kamath is an Indian entrepreneur and investor best known as the co-founder of Zerodha, a retail stockbroker, and True Beacon, an asset management company. He also co-founded Gruhas, a venture capital and real estate investment firm. Sources describe him as one of India’s youngest billionaires, with Forbes listing his net worth at $3.3 billion as of December 2025.

Early life and background

Nikhil Kamath was born on 5 September 1986 in India, with several sources identifying his home state as Karnataka. Media profiles say he left formal schooling early before entering work and trading.

Zerodha

Kamath co-founded Zerodha with his brother Nithin Kamath in 2010. The company is widely described as a major Indian retail brokerage and a low-cost, technology-driven platform.

Other business ventures

Beyond Zerodha, Kamath co-founded True Beacon and Gruhas. True Beacon focuses on asset management, while Gruhas is described as a venture capital and investment platform.

Wealth and public profile

Kamath appears on rich lists and has been described by sources as one of India’s youngest billionaires. He has also attracted attention for public interviews, podcasts, and philanthropy-related commitments.

Key facts

  • Nikhil Kamath is the co-founder of Zerodha, one of India’s largest retail stockbrokers.
  • He also co-founded True Beacon, an asset management company, and Gruhas, a venture capital and real estate investment firm.
  • Forbes reported his net worth at $3.3 billion in December 2025.
  • He was born on 5 September 1986.
  • Cited profiles describe him as one of India’s youngest billionaires.
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Canadian context

There is no strong Canada-specific angle in the provided sources. For Canadian readers, Kamath is mainly relevant as a global fintech entrepreneur and billionaire investor whose business model is often discussed in international finance media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikhil Kamath?
He is an Indian entrepreneur and investor best known as the co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon, and Gruhas.
What is Nikhil Kamath known for?
He is known for helping build Zerodha into a major Indian retail brokerage and for his later ventures in asset management and investment.
When was Nikhil Kamath born?
He was born on 5 September 1986.
How wealthy is Nikhil Kamath?
Forbes listed his net worth at $3.3 billion as of December 2025.
Did Nikhil Kamath found Zerodha alone?
No. He co-founded Zerodha with his brother Nithin Kamath in 2010.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikhil_Kamath
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, co-founding Zerodha and True Beacon, and Forbes net worth estimate.
  2. United Nations Development Programme — https://www.undp.org/india/stories/curious-billionaire-nikhil-kamath
    Supports: Zerodha co-founding, India’s largest retail brokerage description, and co-founding of Gruhas and True Beacon.
  3. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/profile/nikhil-kamath/
    Supports: Zerodha founding, company scale, Rainmatter, True Beacon, Giving Pledge note, and billionaire status.
  4. CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/30/38-year-old-billionaire-nikhil-kamaths-no-1-tip-for-entrepreneurs.html
    Supports: Early career background, Zerodha founding with his brother, company growth, and Gruhas mention.