Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, has been awarded the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) 2024. He will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo in June 2025.
A self-made entrepreneur, Kamath bootstrapped Zerodha into a billion-dollar company, disrupting the brokerage industry with a low-margin, high-volume model. He is also actively involved in fintech and climate startups, along with various social initiatives.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Jury & Impact
A 10-member jury led by Sajjan Jindal (Chairman, JSW Group) selected Kamath for his innovative approach that transformed the Indian brokerage industry.
- The EOY 2024 winners collectively generate nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in revenue.
- Their combined valuation (across both listed and unlisted companies) exceeds Rs 15 lakh crore.
- These businesses employ nearly 3 lakh people globally.
EOY 2024 Winners Across Various Categories
Consumer Products & Retail: Pradeep Rathod, CMD, Cello World
Services: Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
Lifesciences & Healthcare: Himanshu Baid, MD & CEO, Poly Medicure
Manufacturing: Meher Pudumjee, Chairperson, Thermax
Real Estate & Infrastructure: Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairman, Godrej Properties
Startup: Kamesh Goyal, Founder & Chairman, Go Digit General Insurance
Business Transformation: Sameer Nigam, Co-Founder & CEO, PhonePe
Entrepreneurial CEO: Dr. Anish Shah, MD & CEO, Mahindra Group
Special Recognitions
Lifetime Achievement Award:
- KV Kamath (Chairman, Jio Financial Services) for his pioneering contributions to India’s financial sector.
Special Jury Award:
- Dr. S. Somanath (former ISRO Chairman) for his leadership in India’s space missions and advancing scientific excellence and innovation.
Past Indian Winners of EY World Entrepreneur Of Year
Some prominent Indian entrepreneurs have previously won the global title, including:
- N.R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys) – 2003
- Uday Kotak (Kotak Mahindra Bank) – 2014
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Biocon) – 2020
- Vellayan Subbiah (Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, Tube Investments of India) – 2024
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) Award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.
- Recognizes visionary business leaders who drive growth, innovation, and job creation.
- The first and only truly global award of its kind.
- Held in more than 145 cities across 60 countries.
- Celebrates entrepreneurs through regional, national, and global awards programs.