{
  "id": 10963671,
  "title": "Nithin Kamath reveals Zerodha's leadership secret: Why the broker rarely hires outsiders for top jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nithin-kamath-reveals-zerodhas-leadership-secret-why-the-broker",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:51:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nithin-kamath-reveals-zerodhas-leadership-secret-why-the-broker-rarely-hires-outsiders-for-top-jobs/articleshow/134596089.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zerodha's founder and CEO, Nithin Kamath, has explained the brokerage's strategy for developing its leadership team. Kamath revealed that the company primarily hires employees who have progressed internally rather than recruiting external senior executives for leadership positions. Nearly all current leaders within Zerodha have originated from within the organization, with most joining the company in early-career roles. Kamath emphasized that Zerodha leaders do not possess pedigree education and instead have grown up within the company's culture and work environment. He emphasized that leaders who develop internally understand the company's values, decision-making processes, and culture instinctively, reducing the need for extensive explanations. Kamath also highlighted a connection between leadership and organizational culture. Leaders who have been part of the company for years shape its culture, making managing the business more efficient. Kamath discussed Zerodha's approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in a separate post. He questioned the necessity of the mandatory 2% CSR spending requirement and encouraged companies to think about how they can create long-term social impact. Kamath argued that companies often focus on spending a predetermined percentage of profits on CSR rather than identifying the most effective projects. He expressed concerns about CSR spending being concentrated in certain regions and suggested that the focus should be on measuring the long-term impact of CSR initiatives rather than merely meeting a 2% spending target.",
  "summary": "Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says nearly all of the brokerage’s leaders have risen internally, with many joining early in their careers. He also discussed Zerodha’s long-term approach to social impact, questioning whether mandatory CSR spending delivers meaningful outcomes.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}