Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha co-founder and 10th class dropout, was recently in the news after interviewing Elon Musk. Without a college degree, he started a business with his father’s money, and founded Zerodha with his brother in 2010. Today his organization has become a leading stock brokerage firm worth Rs 64,000 crore.
Nikhil Kamat success: Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, the man recently interviewed by Elon Musk, has left his mark on the Indian stock market. Nikhil, who hails from Karnataka, completed his studies after 10th class, worked in a call centre, and then started a business with his father’s money. He founded Zerodha with his brother in 2010, today his organization has become one of the leading stock brokerage firms in India with 1.6 crore users and a valuation of Rs 64,000 crore.
Elon Musk Interview and Zerodha Effect
Recently, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath interviewed the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, due to which he was widely discussed nationally and internationally. Zerodha is a leading stock brokerage firm, with around 1.6 crore users, and is currently valued at around Rs 64,000 crore.
Early struggle and educational journey
Nikhil Kamath hails from Karnataka, his father works in Canara Bank. Nikhil dropped out of school in 10th class, after which he started self-study. He created his first business plan while he was still in school and earned his first income by selling old mobile phones. At the age of 17, he started working in a call centre, earning an initial salary of Rs 8,000.
Zerodha Foundation and Business Success
Nikhil Kamath does not have a college or university degree. He started the business with his father’s money and founded Zerodha in 2010 with his brother Nikhil Bhatt. The company quickly became successful, setting new standards in the Indian stock market. Apart from this, Nikhil interviewed many celebrities including Prime Minister Modi.
Personality and business vision
Nikhil Kamat is famous for his entrepreneurial vision and risk taking ability. Despite not having a traditional education, his experience shows that with self-motivation and hard work one can reach high heights in business. His story is a source of inspiration for young entrepreneurs.
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