Nikhil Kamath Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Education

Nikhil Kamath Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Education

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Nikhil Kamath Quick Info
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

Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in September 2022Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in September 2022 (Nikhil Kamath / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Karnataka, India

Residence

Bengaluru, Bayaluseeme, Karnataka, India

Nationality

Indian

 

Education

Nikhil dropped out of school after 10th grade and did not attain a formal degree.

Occupation

Entrepreneur

Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in May 2022Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in May 2022 (Nikhil Kamath / Instagram)

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

Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in July 2020Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in July 2020 (Nikhil Kamath / Instagram)

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-Present) – Rumor

    • 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 as seen in an Instagram Post in October 2022Nikhil Kamath as seen in an Instagram Post in October 2022 (Nikhil Kamath / Instagram)

    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’.

    • Featured Image by Nikhil Kamath / Instagram

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