Markets, muscles, and more: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath pushes past rivals in push-up challenge. Watch video

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath is often associated with disrupting India’s stockbroking industry, but his latest viral moment has nothing to do with trading. This time, it was about push-ups. In a challenge that brought together several well-known entrepreneurs, Kamath managed to outlast his peers and secure victory in a test of strength and endurance.

The contest, shared on Instagram by entrepreneur Dilip Kumar, quickly grabbed attention online. The video showed Kamath taking on fellow business leaders in what began as a playful workout but soon turned into a serious showdown.

Round-by-Round Elimination

The challenge started with 30 push-ups, where all participants managed to stay in the game. However, as the count increased to 40, some contenders began to drop out. Those who exited included fitness coach and Sisters in Sweat co-founder Swetha Subbiah, Spectacom founder Adnan Adeeb, Dilip Kumar himself, and Seema Patil, who is both a Zerodha director and Kamath’s wife.


By the time the bar was raised to 50 push-ups, only two names remained—Kamath and Shiva Subramanian, founder of Biopeak. Both showed grit, but Subramanian eventually gave in, leaving Kamath as the last man standing. The result highlighted not just his fitness but also his determination, a quality often mirrored in his professional journey.

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Glimpse Into His Personal Life

Last week, in a video posted by his mother, Revathi Kamath, he was seen strumming the guitar and singing the popular Euphoria song “Aage Jaane Ram Kya Hoga” during a house party. His wife, Seema Patil, and their young son joined in, making it a warm family jam session that resonated with social media users.

Revathi, who is an environmental activist and accomplished veena player, often shares such glimpses of family life online. In another instance, she posted a recital from the Shyamalakrishna Sangeetha Sabha in Bengaluru, where she performed on the veena alongside her grandson Kiaan, who played the mrudanga. The event, dedicated to her parents, showed the family’s deep connection with music and tradition.