Zerodha co-founder

Nikhil Kamath net worth

Forbes estimated his net worth at US$3.3 billion in December 2025.

Forbes estimated Nikhil Kamath's net worth at US$3.3 billion in December 2025.

The base is Zerodha, the discount stockbroker he co-founded in 2010 with his brother Nithin Kamath. Its low-commission model made it India's largest retail broker by active clients by 2019.

In 2020 he co-founded True Beacon, an asset management company that runs privately pooled investment vehicles for ultra-high-net-worth clients in Indian markets.

Kamath left school after the 10th grade. He was born on 5 September 1986 in Shimoga and raised in Bengaluru. He is 40 years old.

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How old is Nikhil Kamath?

Nikhil Kamath was born on 5 September 1986 in Shimoga, Karnataka. He is 40 years old as of 9 November 2026.

What is Nikhil Kamath's education?

He dropped out after the 10th grade and has no formal degree. He grew up in Bengaluru.

Who is Nikhil Kamath's wife?

He married Amanda Puravankara, daughter of Puravankara Limited founder Ravi Puravankara, in April 2019 in Florence, Italy. They separated within a year and divorced in 2021. His brother is Nithin Kamath.

What does Nikhil Kamath do?

He co-founded Zerodha in 2010 with his brother Nithin. In 2020 he co-founded True Beacon, an asset manager for ultra-high-net-worth investors.