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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…

The Economic Times

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%.

The Economic Times

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.

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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

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.

The Economic Times

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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

Benzinga

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.

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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."

The Times of India

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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