Nikhil Kamath’s heartfelt note for Nithin Kamath and Seema Patil: ‘Surviving cancer, brain stroke’ | Trending

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and True Beacon, congratulated his brother, Nithin Kamath, for winning the EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) 2024 award. Nithin was recognized for revolutionizing India’s stockbroking industry with his low-margin, high-volume model, which transformed Zerodha into a billion-dollar company without external funding. Nithin Kamath will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award.(X/@nikhilkamathcio) Taking to X, Nikhil Kamath expressed his pride and admiration for his brother’s achievement. In his post, he highlighted the significance of the award and its impact on Indian entrepreneurs. He wrote, “To both you and seems, one year after losing our father, surviving cancer and a brain stroke, for never complaining and always smiling you deserve another kind of award alltogether. In a world filled with glass half empty folk we need more glass half full.” Take a look at the post: Nithin Kamath was honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award an eminent 10-member jury. A self-made entrepreneur, he has successfully bootstrapped Zerodha into a billion-dollar enterprise while actively supporting fintech and climate-focused start-ups, along with various social initiatives. As the recipient of this esteemed award, Nithin Kamath will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo, set to take place in June 2025. Bhupender Yadav, Union Miner of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, felicitated Kamath along with KV Kamath, Dr. S Somanath, and the winners across various categories. Also read: CEO admits to firing top employee over ‘off attitude’, sparks debate: ‘The easiest way out’ Addressing the winners through a video message, Piyush Goyal, Miner of Commerce and Industry, stated, “This award is more than just an accolade, serving as a beacon of global innovation and a celebration of those who redefine the power of possibilities. I commend EY’s 26th awards event, and congratulate the winners who turn ideas into industries, dreams into disruption, and challenges into opportunities. May this milestone further ignite their drive to dream, innovate, and propel India towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” The EOY 2024 winners collectively represent a revenue of nearly INR 2 lakh crore, with a combined valuation (including both led and unled companies) exceeding INR 15 lakh crore. Together, they provide employment to approximately 3 lakh individuals worldwide. Also read: Deloitte links performance bonus to office attendance for some employees: ‘Ensure in-person collaboration’ Highlighting the winners’ achievements, Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, remarked, “Entrepreneurs are India’s biggest competitive advantage and economic force multipliers. EOY winners reflect the tremendous impact Indian entrepreneurs are creating in India and globally. I congratulate the 2024 winners who are transforming their industries, scaling their businesses, and building an unbeatable moat to drive sustainable growth. I also want to thank our esteemed jury for their meticulous evaluation and recognition of our outstanding entrepreneurs.”