Kamath’s message reflects a broader principle in investing. Rather than trying to time markets or predict winners, investors may benefit more from maintaining a balanced allocation
'It's crazy that we live in a time when the entire global financial market seems to be at the whim and fancy of what one person decides to do — and he can, and does, do whatever he wants depending on which side of the bed he wakes up on,' Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said.
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath criticised net banking apps for being intrusive, questioning why they require access to SMS, contacts, and other device permissions.
Nithin Kamath said global tech supply chains are being reshaped by geopolitics, with countries tightening controls on chips, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing equipment
A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced higher STT on futures and options, Nithin Kamath said he was 'not sure this will do anything' if the stated objective was to reduce speculative activity in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
'As a broker, there are rare days when risk management simply doesn't work, when markets move so violently that traders lose more than their entire initial margin,' Nithin Kamath said. 'When this happens, both the trader and the broker are sitting ducks with no way out.'
While SEBI has capped MTF exposure at 50% of a broker’s net worth plus borrowings or up to five times net worth to prevent broker defaults, Kamath said these safeguards mainly protect the system from broker failures, not from widespread client defaults.
An hour-long reply from Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath inspired Manoj Ahirwar to continue his entrepreneurial journey. Despite early startup setbacks, he founded his current company in 2023, which is now thriving.
The online stock brokerage platform’s chief argued that India’s exchanges have international linkages and shutting them down for local elections affects global image
“Once you get into playing the game, you'll start to learn the fundamentals of the game. So while you're playing it, you will learn through your experiences and your reflections and with the help of other people,” says Dalio.
Revathi Kamath also opened up about years of self-doubt, describing how she once believed her only role was managing the home and raising her children. She urged women to recognise their talents and step out with confidence.
Reflecting on the incident, the Zerodha CEO stressed that technical safeguards alone cannot eliminate risk. 'As important as technical cybersecurity are human processes, policies, and procedures that account for worst-case scenarios and the psychology of the weakest link — which is us,' Nithin Kamath said.
India’s largest brokerage targets growing NRI investor interest with easier account opening and lower fees after SEBI’s F&O reform.
According to the Zerodha CEO, many platforms are, in some ways, incentivised to work against their own users. 'It’s very hard to consistently put customers first,' Nithin Kamath said.
Zerodha founder says while SEBI deserves credit for its strong action, the Indian market’s deep reliance on proprietary traders like Jane Street could now face a reality check.
This light-hearted exchange highlighted CRED's well-known internal policy: a stellar resume and top-notch skills aren't enough to secure a job at the company; prospective employees also need a credit score exceeding 750.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's biggest takeaway from the global event was his conviction that 'Outside of the US and China, India is easily the most vibrant place for entrepreneurs today'.
In 2024, Amwoodo secured its initial seed funding, with Rainmatter Climate—Nithin Kamath's philanthropic organisation—spearheading the investment.
In response to Nithin Kamath's unconditional offer for help, 'Food Pharmer recalled being 'stunned'. 'I wasn’t a close friend. In fact, I had never met him before,' he said. adding that he shall be 'forever grateful' to the Zerodha CEO.
Screenshots shared by users demonstrated how easily complex portfolio insights were generated in conversation-like exchanges with the AI.
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath is a fitness enthusiast and is father to a school-going nine-year-old boy.
Describing the 'lactose free full moon ghee,' co-founder Satyajit Hange said it is a 'sensory experience'. 'It's an ancient ayurvedic elixir that's made only 12 times in a year. It's made from free-grazing gir cows' A2 milk,' he said.
Tech billionaire Nithin Kamath had announced the news of his stroke via Instagram in February last year. 'Dad passing away, poor sleep, exhaustion, dehydration, and overworking out — any of these could be possible reasons,' he had written.
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath said that there are no plans to list on exchanges, as the capital market disclosure requirements will be ‘hard’ to follow, and with the business is already highly-regulated, they do not want to subject themselves to further oversight.
'Over the 10 years of being free, our clients have saved between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 20,000 crore as equity delivery brokerage,' says Kamath