Why Nikhil Kamath decided against children? Zerodha co-founder talks about adoption and questions the need for legacy

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath recently opened up about his thoughts on parenthood and legacy during an episode of his podcast, 'WTF'. Kamath revealed that he doesn't feel the need to have children to carry on his legacy, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to life and relationships. At one point in his life, Kamath was seriously contemplating adoption. He shared, "I had a phase where I wanted to adopt a child. And I actually tried... I researched it."

However, his research revealed that current regulations make it almost impossible for a single Indian man to adopt a child. Reflecting on his motivations, he said, "Just like that. I thought it was cool at that time. See, most of the things we do are because we think they are cool, right?"

Nikhil Kamaths' Views On Parenthood

Kamath, now 37, expressed a candid view on why he hasn't pursued having children. He mentioned his reluctance to spend decades "babysitting" with the hope that his children would take care of him in his old age.


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"This is also partly why I don't have kids. I'm going to ruin 18-20 years of my life babysitting this child, and then, if luck serves me right, the reverse will happen at some point. What if he says 'scr** you' at 18 and leaves anyway?"

Nikhil Kamath's Legacy

When discussing the concept of legacy, Kamath was forthright about his beliefs. He stated, "I think we all feel that we are more important than we actually are... you are born and you die like every other animal on the planet, and then you are gone, and nobody remembers anybody."

He further elaborated that having children for the sake of being remembered after death is an act of vanity. "What's the point in being remembered after death? I feel like you should come, you should live well, you should be nice to the people you meet in your life," he said.