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News18
a day ago
- Automotive
- News18
Nikhil Kamath's Mother Is Already A Fan Of Bengaluru Metro's Women-Only Coach
Last Updated: Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha's Kamath brothers, shares her experience riding the Bengaluru metro on Instagram. Revathi Kamath, the mother of the Zerodha co-founders, took to social media to share her experience riding the Bengaluru Metro. She praised the convenience it offers, particularly in the female compartment. The veena player shared a photo dressed in a pink saree while she was standing. 'Travelling in the metro is so convenient and that too in the female compartment! #nammametro," she wrote. It is interesting to note that about three months ago, Zerodha co-founders Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath gifted a Mercedes GLS to their mother. According to media reports, that car costs over Rs 1.5 crore. 'My sons today gifted me a new car today and here also I received car keys this way and one more Peta and shalu," she wrote on Facebook in March. In the picture, she was seen receiving the gift dressed in a peta (turban) and shalu (shawl). As per her website, Revathi Kamath's work spans social welfare, healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. Her organisation, Calyx Landscaping & Organic Farming, has contributed to rejuvenating lakes and promoting organic farming. These projects have helped in restoring the flow of water and enhancing biodiversity. 'In addition to lake rejuvenation, Revathi Kamath has played a pivotal role in reconstructing rajakaluves, the traditional stormwater drains that are crucial for managing water flow in urban and rural areas. Her work has involved clearing blockages, reinforcing embankments, and redesigning these waterways to better handle seasonal rainfall," the website says. According to her website, one of her notable feats is rejuvenating the Somanahalli Lake in Kanakapura, Karnataka. Her work helped recharge 300 borewells and 200 open wells. She has also played a role in improving education in rural areas. Creating new classrooms, building labs for science and computer education and contributing to libraries are some of the areas she has worked on, according to her website. 'Through collaborative efforts, she has mobilised resources and support from various sectors, amplifying the reach and effectiveness of her programs," as per her website. Her work in healthcare has focused on providing support for jaw-related diseases. 'Her holistic approach involves not only covering the financial aspects of surgeries but also offering comprehensive support throughout the recovery process," according to her website. First Published:
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha co-founders, takes Bengaluru Metro: Check her Instagram post
Revathi Kamath, the mother of Zerodha co-founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, praised Bengaluru Metro in an Instagram post. The environmentalist shared a photo in a pink saree, standing in the women's coach. 'Travelling in Metro is so much convenient and that too in female compartment!!!' she wrote. In her Instagram bio, she calls herself an 'environmentalist and Veena player'. There is no mention of her remarkably-accomplished sons. However, in an earlier interview, she praised her sons. 'I have brought them up to contribute. My sons, especially Nithin, tell me – 'You do it with your own money and don't depend on any organisations, only then people will recognise you.' Nikhil at times will transfer money for a project to me without asking anything,' she told Indian Express. Social media users reacted to her Bengaluru Metro post. One of them wrote, 'Looks like you really enjoyed your metro ride, Revathi.' 'Are u planning to buy Bangalore Metro,' quipped another. Revathi Kamath was born in Shringeri into a learned Brahmin family where music and education played a major role. Her father, N. Krishnamurthy, was a lawyer and skilled Veena player who later taught music full-time. Her creative journey began when her husband brought her flowers from work. Inspired, she explored floral decorations. Borrowing ₹ 5,000 from a friend, she showcased her talent at Wipro and landed a ₹ 45,000 project. Balancing home life and motherhood, she slowly built her name. She opened a small flower shop in Jayanagar, which grew quickly. She later started Calyx, an event company that handled weddings and big corporate events. When Bosch asked her to do landscaping, she self-studied the subject and bagged her first ₹ 4.5 lakh project. Soon, she became a top landscape expert and handled projects for prestigious companies like Tata Steel.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Zerodha founders' mother takes Bengaluru Metro ride, calls it convenient
Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha co-founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, took a ride on the Bengaluru Metro and called it nothing short of an environmental activist and veena player, shared a slice of her everyday life that resonated with several users online. Dressed in a pink saree, she posted a photo from inside the women's coach of the Bengaluru Metro and called it a hassle-free and comfortable in the metro is so much convenient and that too in the female compartment! #nammametro,' she wrote in a post on Instagram. Take a look at her post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Revathi Kamath (@ appreciation for Bengaluru's Metro came months after she received a Mercedes SUV from her sons, Zerodha's billionaire co-founders, as a birthday gift. That moment, too, made headlines after she shared how the luxury car was handed over to her in a traditional ceremony, complete with a peta (turban) and shalu (shawl).'My sons today gifted me new car today and here also I received car keys this way and one more Peta and shalu,' she had posted on Kamath's post struck a chord with many who believe practicality and privilege can co-exist. Her message? Sometimes, the most empowering ride is the one that runs on tracks.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Billionaire Nikhil Kamath's mother Revathi Kamath takes Bengaluru Metro ride: 'It is so much…'
Zerodha co-founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath's mother, Revathi Kamath, shared a post showing her using the Bengaluru Metro to travel, praising the convenience of the public transport system. In a post on Instagram, the environmentalist and veena player shared a photo of herself dressed in a pink saree and standing inside the women's coach of the train. "Travelling in the metro is so much convenient and that too in the female compartment! #nammametro," she wrote in the caption. A post shared by Revathi Kamath (@ Revathi Kamath's post comes three months after her billionaire sons gifted her a brand-new Mercedes. Sharing the news on Facebook, she said that her sons ensured that she received the gift in a traditional way, along with proper rituals. "My sons today gifted me new car today and here also I received car keys this way and one more Peta and shalu," she wrote, sharing a picture of herself wearing the peta (turban) and shalu (shawl) while accepting the keys to the luxury SUV. reported in March that the car was a Mercedes GLS, priced at over ₹1.5 crore. The car is packed with top-tier features, including a spacious cabin, a cutting-edge infotainment system, and powerful engine options. According to her website, Revathi Kamath shared that she and her husband instilled values of empathy and compassion in their sons as they were growing up, while also nurturing their entrepreneurial drive. "I think contributing to society and all they got from me and my husband, he used to help people a lot," she is quoted as saying. The website also mentioned Revathi Kamath's efforts to conserve the environment. She has reportedly planted over one lakh trees and revitalised the Somanahalli Lake in Kanakapura, Karnataka. "Through her efforts, the lake was transformed from a state of decline to a thriving ecosystem, benefiting 28 acres of land and recharging 300 borewells and 200 open wells," it read.
India.com
27-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
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Revathi Kamath (File) The Kamath brothers– Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath– have earned a name for themselves in India's entrepreneurial space, building a successful business which made them billionaires at a young age. Interestingly, Nithin and Nikhil seem to have inherited the entrepreneur gene from their mother, Revathi Kamath, a successful businesswoman who started her flower business with just Rs 500. Who is Revathi Kamath? Revathi Kamath is the mother of Zerodha co-founders Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath, but beyond the business accolades of her sons, she has carved a unique niche for herself as an entrepreneur, environmentalist and an artiste. Before her sons' success, Revathi had already built a successful event management company, Calyx, which began as a humble flower business she started with just Rs 500. Today, CALYX Landscaping & Organic Farming is a major event company that serves high-end clients across the country. Beyond her business success, Revathi Kamath is an ardent environmentalist and uses her business earnings to fund green initiatives which she she believes in. 'I'm not chasing profits. Half of what I make goes into environmental work,' she says. A true environmentalist In a heartfelt speech at Sinhasi Social Impact Initiative seminar on Wetlands Preservation, Revathi Kamath stressed the need for reviving vanishing green spaces in India. Kamath noted that while government policies do matter, its the people who can really make a difference by doing their part in saving the environment. 'Our wetlands are vanishing, and people barely notice. It's time we all got involved,' she said. She also credited her sons for their generosity, kindness, responsibility, and giving back to the society– values she instilled in them during their formative years. 'They've always had giving hearts. I raised them to believe that making a difference matters more than making a profit,' she said. Kamath revealed that her older son, Nithin Kamath, encourages her to fund her charitable work with her own resources, while her younger child, Nikhil Kamath, supports her philanthropic ventures by quietly sending her funds, without ever asking for anything in return. Beyond business and environment, Revathi Kamath finds solace in music, and is a proficient veena player in her own right.
