Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath will take the stage at the NDTV World Summit 2026 on October 22, delivering a keynote titled "A Billion Possibilities: Building India's Next Economy." The address is scheduled for 1:10 PM on the first day of the summit, held in New Delhi. This appearance places the breakout entrepreneur alongside international policymakers and technology executives for the two-day event.
The summit, running through October 23, operates under the theme "A World Between Orders," a framework designed to explore how nations are restructuring themselves amid geopolitical and economic volatility. Organizers have curated the agenda to dissect the mechanics of these changes, with Kamath’s session specifically targeting the domestic financial architecture required to sustain India's growth trajectory.
Kamath’s profile has expanded well beyond his core brokerage business. He co-founded the wealth management firm True Beacon in 2019 and, alongside Abhijeet Pai, launched the climate and tech-focused venture capital firm Gruhas in 2021. His personal equity portfolio includes a 5% stake in D'yavol Spirits, an investment he made in 2025, alongside holdings in companies like Licious and Ather. In a commitment to philanthropy, he has signed the Giving Pledge, a public declaration to donate at least 50% of his wealth to charitable causes, a move that aligns with the broader trend of Indian tech leaders engaging in large-scale social giving.
Beyond the financial sector, Kamath has become a recognizable media figure. He hosts the podcast "WTF Is," where he has interviewed high-profile guests including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk. His public persona, however, has not been without friction. In June 2021, he faced significant backlash after it was revealed that he had used computer assistance while playing a charity chess match against five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, an incident that drew sharp criticism from the competitive chess community.
The NDTV World Summit 2026 will see Kamath sharing the platform with global decision-makers who are actively formulating responses to the current economic order. Attendees can expect a detailed breakdown of India's next-phase economic strategy, with a focus on how the country will leverage its demographic dividend and digital infrastructure to position itself as a central player in the global market.