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When Nithin Kamath met Karthik Rangappa: The journey from international investor account sales pitch to heading Varsity

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath credited Karthik Rangappa as central to building Zerodha Varsity, the brokerage’s free financial education platform. Kamath highlighted Rangappa’s long association, continued contribution and role in expanding Varsity, stressing education rather than customer acquisition as its core purpose.

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First they called him Nithin, then WTF flipped the script: Nithin Kamath’s birthday wish as Nikhil turns 40

Nikhil Kamath’s growing WTF and WTFund profile has ended years of confusion with brother Nithin. Nithin also recalls Zerodha’s early press breakthrough, which nearly doubled monthly account openings and revealed an unexpected growth opportunity.

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When Nithin faked being Sachin: Kamath looks back on using a pseudonym in early years of Zerodha

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recalled how a 15-year-old media appearance helped boost the broker’s account openings in its early days. He also revealed that he used the pseudonym “Sachin” and even faked an accent while speaking to a journalist. Kamath later turned to social media as traditional media’s influence waned.

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Zerodha gets Sebi nod for merchant banking licence, formal registration awaited: Report

Zerodha’s merchant banking licence application has received Sebi clearance, enabling its expansion into investment banking after formal registration. The move broadens its financial services portfolio, strengthens its capital markets presence and positions the broker to support companies raising funds through IPOs.

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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath just revealed what's scaring him lately

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath just raised alarms regarding the risks linked to margin trading amid market downturns. This practice, which has become a lucrative revenue stream for the brokerage, has pushed its margin trading book to nearly Rs 9,000 cr. With more investors leaning on leverage, concerns are mounting about potential…

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Zerodha turns 16: Nithin Kamath says user additions slowing, MF business 'slipped up a little'

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said slower market activity and regulatory changes have challenged brokerage growth, while warning that rising margin trading funding poses risks. Despite weaker trading activity, Zerodha’s customer assets continue growing, supported by trust, technology and financial content.

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Why Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath wants fintech founders to rethink trading in the age of AI

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath has urged fintech founders to rethink the future of trading and investing as AI, evolving market structures, regulations and emerging technologies reshape financial markets. He said brokers could eventually become little more than a “pipe” between customers and exchanges, while Rainmatter is again doubling down on…

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SEBI's digital KYC proposal for NRIs could ease money flow into India, says Nithin Kamath

SEBI proposes digital Know Your Client processes for overseas investors. This move aims to simplify account opening for Non-Resident Indians and foreign nationals. Eligible investors can complete KYC from their country of residence, removing physical presence needs. This change is expected to boost NRI capital inflows into Indian financial markets.…

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Why Zerodha's Nithin Kamath is asking founders to stop leading with AI

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath has warned startup founders that simply highlighting AI in investor pitch decks is no longer a differentiator. He said AI has become “table stakes” and opening a pitch with it could make investors lose interest.

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Distortions are inevitable: Nithin Kamath explains why new closing auction is causing wild moves in Indian stocks

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said the sharp swings under the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) reflect structural weaknesses in Indian markets rather than flaws in the mechanism itself. The new 20-minute auction, replacing the earlier VWAP-based close, has caused unpredictable late-day moves and losses for options traders and algo desks,…

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Nifty's value doesn't change suddenly at 3:30 pm, NSE clarifies amid CAS confusion

Nifty’s last-minute 200-point surge after the launch of the Closing Auction Session (CAS) sparked confusion among traders, prompting NSE to clarify the index calculation process. Introduced on August 3, CAS alters the method for determining closing prices for F&O stocks through an auction mechanism. The new system aims to improve…

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'Biggest nightmare': Nithin Kamath warns MTF boom could worsen selloff in small and midcap stocks

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath warned that rapid growth in margin trading funding could amplify market downturns, especially in small- and mid-cap stocks. He cautioned that forced selling, liquidity constraints and rising leverage may intensify losses despite SEBI’s safeguards.

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Nithin Kamath warns closing auction session may hit Zerodha’s revenue from August 3

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks could reduce brokerage revenue by 1–5% while making market timings more complex. The auction aims to improve price discovery, reduce index distortions and lower passive fund tracking errors.

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Nithin Kamath's remarks spark public spat between Zerodha and Groww over direct mutual funds

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath and Groww are debating direct mutual fund offerings publicly. Kamath reiterated Zerodha's commitment to free direct mutual fund plans. Groww clarified that its optional subscription service does not replace direct mutual funds. Direct mutual funds remain free for do-it-yourself investors on Groww. This debate highlights shifts in…

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Groww responds to Nithin Kamath tweet: Direct mutual funds remain free for DIY investors

Groww assures investors direct mutual funds remain free for do-it-yourself users. The platform stated its commitment to zero-commission offerings for these investors. This clarification follows recent discussions regarding mutual fund offerings in the market.

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Zerodha will keep direct mutual fund plans for free, says Nithin Kamath

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering direct mutual funds free of charge. He said Coin has helped investors save commissions, while many rival platforms have exited or reconsidered the low-cost direct mutual fund business model.

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Can Zerodha's 'nice place to work' culture become its real moat? Here's what Nithin Kamath says

Nithin Kamath said Zerodha’s culture stems from deliberate choices, including staying small, avoiding revenue targets and prioritising employee well-being over growth. He stressed patient hiring, learning from mistakes and resisting incentives that encourage excessive customer trading or employee burnout.

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Nithin Kamath reveals Zerodha's playbook: No ads, no sales targets, customer-first approach

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the brokerage's growth stems from prioritising customer interests over aggressive expansion. He highlighted transparency, word-of-mouth marketing, a bootstrapped model and product-focused innovation as the key drivers behind the company's long-term success.

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Good investing outcomes come from doing few boring things well: Nithin Kamath

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said building long-term wealth does not require chasing hot stocks or timing the market. He stressed that investors often overcomplicate investing by trying to predict markets or pick from thousands of options. In a post on X, he said good outcomes come from doing “a few…

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'

Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like long-term adherence and physician conservatism. Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw weighed in and urged caution, emphasizing diet and exercise as primary options for non-diabetic, non-obese individuals, citing potential long-term side effects of these…

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'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugs

Despite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges with weekly injections and conservative doctor prescribing habits as key hurdles. The advent of oral alternatives might boost uptake, suggesting convenience and long-term commitment, rather than price, will drive future acceptance of…

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Zerodha Co-Founder Nithin Kamath Urges Young Indians to Stay and Build Their Future in India

India's largest retail stockbroker, Zerodha, has become one of the country's biggest startup success stories since its launch in 2010. Founded by brothers Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath, the company has transformed the Indian investing landscape and established the duo among the nation's most successful entrepreneurs.

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Nithin Kamath recalls falling for a pyramid scheme, warns retail investors against 'easy money' promises

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared his past entanglement with a pyramid scheme in his late teens, emphasizing that wealth building requires no shortcuts. He warned against schemes promising unusually high returns, noting that many continue to operate in India despite growing financial awareness. Kamath cautioned that making money in the…

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MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?

Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% YoY, according to CareEdge Ratings. Despite stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows, leverage in equities continues to build, raising concerns…

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NSE IPO: Nithin Kamath explains why India has few businesses like this ‘cash generating machine’

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath described NSE as a "cash generation and distribution machine", noting that the exchange earned more than Rs 10,300 crore in profit in FY26 and distributed about Rs 8,660 crore as dividends, translating into a payout ratio of 84%.

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