Nikhil Kamath, born September 5, 1986, is one of India's youngest self-made billionaires and a transformative force in the country's financial landscape. A school dropout who left formal education at 15, Kamath began working at a call center at 17 while teaching himself stock trading. In 2010, alongside his brother Nithin, he co-founded Zerodha, India's first discount brokerage platform that revolutionized retail investing with its zero-commission equity trading model.

Zerodha's technology-driven approach democratized access to financial markets, attracting over 10 million clients and making it India's largest retail brokerage. With revenues exceeding ₹6,800 crore in FY2024, Kamath's net worth stands at approximately $3.3 billion. Beyond Zerodha, he co-founded True Beacon and Gruhas, supporting startups across climate tech and sustainability. In 2023, he signed The Giving Pledge, committing 50% of his wealth to causes like climate change, education, and healthcare, while hosting the popular "WTF is" podcast featuring global leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk.