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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath loses Rs 2.5 lakh after an employee sheds 30 kgs in a year; here's what happened

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath lost a ₹2.5 lakh fitness bet to employee Rohit Agarwala, who successfully shed 30 kg in a year. Agarwala's transformation from 104 kg to 74.5 kg was motivated by a workplace challenge and a bet with colleagues, highlighting Zerodha's health-focused culture.

The Economic Times

Zerodha restarts referral programme; Nithin Kamath says over half of growth came through word of mouth

Zerodha has relaunched its referral program after receiving regulatory clarity, a move founder Nithin Kamath highlighted as a significant growth driver. Previously, nearly 30% of accounts were acquired through referrals, with the actual impact likely exceeding 50%. The reinstated program benefits both new and past referrers.

The Economic Times

Nithin Kamath says 30% Zerodha accounts now belong to women investors, double since Covid

Women are increasingly investing in India's stock market and mutual funds. Zerodha reports over 30% of its accounts are now held by women, a significant rise since the pandemic. Reports indicate women manage substantial mutual fund assets and are adopting diversified, long-term investment strategies. This trend shows a growing financial…

The Economic Times

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Nithin Kamath is worried about Indian farmers; Zerodha CEO explains how Strait of Hormuz closure could seriously hurt everyone

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has warned about India’s heavy reliance on imported fertilisers and raw materials used in fertiliser production, calling it a major vulnerability for the country’s agriculture sector. Amid global supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices, Kamath stressed the urgent need to reduce this dependency. He also…

The Economic Times

'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest rates

Nithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase inflation in India. He said higher food and fuel costs may force the RBI to raise interest rates, hurting growth and market sentiment.

The Economic Times

Nithin Kamath sounds alarm on rising MTF risks as leveraged bets surge despite flat markets

Nithin Kamath warned that surging Margin Trading Facility (MTF) exposure, fueled by aggressive leveraged bets in illiquid mid and small-cap stocks, poses a major systemic risk. He fears sharp market corrections could leave brokers unable to liquidate collateral, leading to significant bad debt.

The Economic Times

Nithin Kamath flags how painful it is for NRIs to invest in India; Ashish Kacholia, Shankar Sharma react

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the challenges NRIs face while investing in India, calling the process unnecessarily difficult despite strong diaspora interest. While Ashish Kacholia supported his concerns over regulatory friction and capital flow hurdles, veteran investor Shankar Sharma disagreed, describing the investment process for NRIs as smooth and seamless.

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Gold import duty hike in US may have led to insider trading, says Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the tight regulation in Indian financial markets following a surprise import duty hike on gold and silver. He noted the absence of unusual trading activity before the announcement, contrasting it with potential scenarios in Western markets where privileged information might be exploited.

The Economic Times

South Central 24: Bengaluru's language row, Vice President’s allegations of SC overreach

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by The News Minute’s Anisha Sheth, comedian and writer Nithin Kamath and lawyer Suhrith Parthasarathy,

Newslaundry

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's wife Seema Patil opens up on her battle with breast cancer

Seema Patil, wife of Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, recently shared her battle with breast cancer on podcast- The Other Side. She talked about the cancer diagnosis and how her family helped her navigate through the difficult times.

The Times of India

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares what fitness enthusiasts should do to avoid stroke/ heart attack

Nithin Kamath's recent revelation about his encounter with a "mild stroke" serves as a reminder of the balance required for maintaining heart and brain health. As the CEO of Zerodha, Kamath's journey from fitness enthusiast to stroke survivor underlines crucial lessons from medical experts on safeguarding cardiovascular and cognitive well-being.

The Times of India

Tata Memorial Hospital doctor urges public to not believe "influencers" on social media

Tata Memorial Hospital doctor has urged the public to not trust influencers on social media instead of visiting a doctor. Dr. Pramesh has tweeted about random suggestions made by the influencers that are harmful to human health.

The Times of India

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath reveals he had a stroke! Opens up on his health issues

Nithin Kamath, who is immensely popular on social media for his fitness and motivational videos and posts, made a shocking revelation on Monday. In a long post on Instagram, the Zerodha co-founder has revealed having suffered a mild stroke. The 44-year-old has shared pictures of him on a hospital bed…

The Times of India

CEO vows not to ‘fire anyone because of A.I.,’ warns that others doing so ‘isn’t a good outcome for humanity’

“Many companies will likely let go of employees and blame it on A.I.,” warned Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath.

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CEO Of 'India's Robinhood' Echoes Coinbase's Warning: Crypto Exchanges Carry A Risk

Indian financial services firm Zerodha's co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath sounded the alarm for crypto investors as the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) shot a bankruptcy-related warning.

Daily Mirror

Boss slammed for offering staff 'dangerous' bonus - but only if they lose weight

Nithin Kamath, CEO of brokerage firm Zerodha, is under fire for issuing a "damaging" financial incentive to employees who manage to bring down their Body Mass Index (BMI)

The Times of India

Zerodha CEO announces bonus for employees with a BMI less than 25; netizens divided over the announcement

What if one fine day your company CEO tweets that bonus will be dispensed on the basis of the weight of the employees. Would you be excited about it?

Benzinga

'Quite Stupid' To Be Buying Only Stocks Right Now, Says Founder Of 'India's Robinhood'

Despite a 14% return in the Indian stock market in the past month amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other influential events, Nithin Kamath of Zerodha believes "It's quite stupid to be buying only stocks."

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Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath shares wife's extraordinary fight against cancer, presses need for regular checkup

On International Women's Day, Stock broking company, Zerodha's founder Nithin Kamath took to professional network platform LinkedIn sharing the inspiring and gutsy tale of his wife Seema. "Seema, my wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov. She decided to share her journey learnings till now to create awareness on…

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