Young Altruists

The philanthropic activities and goals of Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, brothers and co-founders of online brokerage firm Zerodha, placed them among the top 10 individual givers in the country last year. This year, Nikhil topped up his commitment by pledging to give away half of his wealth 

Vinita Bhatia - December 01, 2023

Changing Tracks

Global events have led to a funding slowdown, but will India be an outlier? Are cautious investors still eyeing India as a sweet spot? The answers lie in how Indian start-ups restrategise for the months ahead

Suchetana Ray - June 29, 2022

‘As Soon As You Raise Money, You Get Into The Rat Race’

Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, talks about why founders must first understand the business and market they are getting into, refrain from joining the rat race of growth, focus on profitability and stay away from overdependence on VCs 

Pallavi Chakravorty - June 29, 2022

As Lonely As It Gets

The life of a start-up founder looks glamorous from the outside. But as you unwrap the layers of their business journey, you come across the constant stress, fight, hustle and loneliness that engulf the young entrepreneur. What really is it like to lead the life of a lonely founder?

Suchetana Ray - June 29, 2022

Why is the BSE valued at only $350 million?

The valuation of Asia’s oldest stock exchange is a fraction that of market leader NSE. Is it justified?

Rajesh Padmashali - March 15, 2021

"We are no longer a broking business; we are a tech business who is doing broking"

The co-founder of India's biggest stockbroking company on what differentiates Zerodha and the source of his 'edge'

N Mahalakshmi - February 18, 2021

"I stick with the Nifty as I feel governance is still a big issue in India"

Alternative Investment Fund True Beacon's CIO on why he does not invest in mid-caps and his investing approach

N Mahalakshmi - February 18, 2021

Investment advice gone wrong? Pickright charges you only if you’ve made a profit

This start-up connects investors with SEBI registered advisors to make the right investment calls

Shailaja Mohapatra - September 04, 2020