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Agritech startup Two Brothers Organic Farms raises Rs 58.2 crore from Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter
Two Brothers Organic Farms, an agritech startup, has raised Rs 58.2 crore in funding led by Nithin Kamath's Rainmatter Foundation. The round also saw participation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur Raju Chekuri, founder of the cybersecurity firm NetEnrich.
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Naturals Ice Cream founder Raghunandan Kamath passes away
Raghunandan Kamath, the founder of Naturals Ice Cream, passed away, as announced by the company on social media. Hailing from a humble background, Kamath learned fruit selection from his father and pursued his passion for handcrafted ice cream. With a modest investment, he started Naturals Ice Cream with a focus on authentic flavors, using fruit, sugar, and milk as core ingredients. Over nearly four decades, the brand expanded its menu to include unconventional flavors, maintaining its dedication to quality and authenticity.
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Beyond stock market: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath finds new passion in bamboo
Nithin Kamath, the billionaire behind Zerodha, believes bamboo could combat land degradation and offer income opportunities through cultivation. His interest sparked after meeting Agni Mitra from Amwoodo, a bamboo-focused organization. While bamboo may not fully replace steel, Kamath sees its strength as a chance to reduce steel usage.
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Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath alerts investors about fake post claiming stocks 'handpicked' by him
Zerodha Co-Founder Nikhil Kamath has alerted investors about not being part of any WhatsApp group that gives stock recommendations.
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Youngest Indian billionaire in Forbes list is a school dropout. He shares the biggest moment of his life
Nikhil Kamath, aged 37, is India's youngest billionaire, valued at $3.1 billion, according to Forbes 2024. His elder brother, Nithin Kamath, 44, is worth $4.6 billion. Nikhil, a school dropout, entered trading after starting at a call center. Co-founding Zerodha in 2010 transformed their fortunes. Kamath emphasizes timing's significance, crediting luck and supportive colleagues.
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India's fourth-youngest billionaire admits he was a 'below average student' and blew up all money in his 20s
Nithin Kamath, aged 44, is the fourth youngest Indian billionaire on the latest Forbes list, with a net worth of $4.8 billion, while his brother Nikhil Kamath, aged 37, ranks as the youngest Indian billionaire, with a net worth of $3.1 billion. Kamath, the CEO of Zerodha, no longer actively trades but remains passionate about capital markets, contributing to the startup ecosystem through Rainmatter fintech fund and the Rainmatter Foundation for societal welfare.
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Why Zerodha's Nithin Kamath, a fitness enthusiast, suffered a stroke? Doctors offer life-saving advice and being fit vs being healthy
Zerodha's CEO Nithin Kamath experienced a mild stroke due to factors like stress, sleep deprivation, and over-exercising. This highlights the importance of work-life balance, moderation in exercise, and sufficient sleep for overall health and well-being, according to doctors.
Indian software professional in US loses her Rs 4 crore savings to 'fake love'. What is 'pig butchering' scam?
The "pig butchering" scam ensnared Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, in a devastating cryptocurrency romance fraud, resulting in a loss of $450,000 (approximately Rs 4 crore) and substantial debt. This sophisticated scheme utilized deepfake videos and advanced scripting, leaving Datta feeling emotionally violated. Operating by gaining victims' trust through false affection, similar to fattening hogs before slaughter, the scam often lures individuals into investing in fake schemes.
About 61% of startup founders in India expect pace of hiring to remain the same or dip this year: InnoVen Capital Survey
Nearly 61% of Indian startup founders expect hiring to remain the same or decrease in 2024, according to InnoVen Capital's 'India Startup Outlook' report. The report also reveals that 24% of founders are open to hiring professional CEOs in the next 2-3 years. Gender diversity continues to be a challenge, with 75% of companies having less than 20% women in leadership roles.
‘He was our biggest cheerleader’: Zerodha boss Nithin Kamath pens emotional post for his father, says he was the ‘1st customer’ for him & brother Nikhil in their start-up journey
There is no substitute for a loving parent who offers unconditional support to children who embark on off-beat or high-risk career paths, such as entrepreneurship.
Nikhil Kamath is staying cautious, eyeing 2 sectors in 2024
“I have not found an investable opportunity in AI that I have been able to engage with yet. There is a problem. It is quite hard to invest in companies outside from an India perspective. And looking from an India lens, I have not found anything investable here right now.”
Be cautious as Indian markets expensive; don't buy too much: Nikhil Kamath
“Well, markets are expensive today. India is likely one of the most expensive in the world. It is very hard for anybody to predict timelines to 25,000 but I would suggest one should be cautious when things are expensive.”
‘Change is constant’: Nikhil Kamath’s ‘WTF Is’ grabs spot on Best Podcast List, Zerodha co-founder says he couldn’t have predicted its success
According to the annual most in-demand podcast charts released by Apple and Podtail, the podcast is the ninth most popular in India.
Billionaire brothers: Here's a look at India's richest siblings
Ambani, Adanis and Damanis are among the richest siblings in India. Here's a look at their wealth breakup. (Data as of Nov 29 | Source: Forbes)
'Nikhil & I were among worst performers in school, but we turned out alright.' Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says college scores do not matter eventually
On Tuesday, the Zerodha founder wrote that supportive parents matter more than prestigious school or college degrees.
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath now India's youngest billionaire at 37
The Kamath brothers founded Zerodha in 2010, which revolutionised zero-cost equity investing. Earlier this week, the duo featured in the Hurun India rich list of 2023.
Zerodha loses No.1 stock broker status to Groww
The latest data from NSE's active client base shows that the number of users on Groww rose to 66.3 lakh in September while Zerodha's client list was at 64.2 lakh.
Zerodha valued at Rs 1 or 2 lakh crore? Modest mathematics from Nithin Kamath
"Every time our financials are out, there is a lot of speculation about Zerodha's valuation. It might sound counterintuitive for me to say it, but most assumptions, I think, are way higher than reality," Kamath said, adding that the core team has never thought of notional valuations right from the start because they can go up and down with market conditions.
Antibiotic resistance, death of bees & loss of organic carbon: Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath's green warning to the world
Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, has shared alarming facts about sustainability and the environment. He highlighted the dangers of antibiotic resistance caused by the overuse of antibiotics in both humans and animals.
After Kamath brothers, Nazara to issue Rs 410 crore worth of shares to SBI MF
The gaming company will use the funds to invest in funding requirements and growth objectives of the company including for making strategic acquisitions and investments in various other companies, entities or gaming funds, the exchange filing said.
Feeling lethargic to exercise? Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath's hack will keep you motivated
Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, believes that participating in events like marathons, races, hiking, and cycling trips is a great way to stay motivated on a fitness journey.
How Zerodha plans to disrupt $540 billion mutual fund industry in Vanguard-style
"Zerodha Fund House will be offering passive products that can form the building blocks for every portfolio. We will be focusing on building index funds & ETFs that provide broad-based exposures to begin with and extend to more solutions and use-cases thereafter. Zerodha Fund House would leverage technology at all points of the customer experience to catalyze this shift and mutual fund penetration."
'Empower women.' Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath's advice to aid India's economic growth
Nithin Kamath, the entrepreneur who recently became a billionaire, expressed surprise at the low female labour force participation rate in India. He highlighted the need to empower women to join the workforce, as it would boost the country's economic growth.
Looking to build a product or service for Indians? Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shares 1 risky assumption for founders
Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of Zerodha, warns that assuming a certain percentage of India's population will become customers due to similar trends in developed countries is a dangerous line of thinking for founders and investors.
Zerodha gets final nod for AMC licence from Sebi
Bengaluru-based brokerage will look to launch exchange-traded funds to begin its AMC journey
'It acts like our bonding exercise.' Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath works out with wife Seema in the morning
Nithin Kamath, the billionaire businessman and CEO of Zerodha, has revealed the secret to a happy married life. He joins his wife Seema for a morning workout session every day, which has strengthened their bond and helped him make healthier food choices.
Weekend vibes! Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath picks up the guitar, treats fans to 'Lag Jaa Gale' & 'Yaad Aa Raha Hai'
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath posted videos of himself playing the guitar and singing on social media, saying it was important for everyone to have hobbies outside of work. A fitness enthusiast played tribute hits of favourite singers who died during COVID-19.
Zerodha faces glitches with data feeds on Kite app; issue resolved now
Scores of users took to social media to complain about the glitch. "Anyone facing issues with Zerodha, prices are not updating," said one user on Twitter. "Zerodha freeze, huge loss, what is happening is here," said another.
Newest Entrants! Zerodha's Kamath brothers make it to Forbes' billionaires list 2023
Of Zerodha's strong customer base, 2.5 million are F&O users and 1.5 million are active F&O traders. According to a report by HDFC Securities, Zerodha is likely to report a 12% jump in its net profit at Rs 2,500 crore
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