Apr 26, 2025

9 books recommended by Zerodha co-founders Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath

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Book recommendations by Kamath brothers

Two brothers who took India by storm are Nikhil and Nithin Kamath. And this storm did not just brew with Zerodha, their brand, but also their podcasts, the interview with PM Modi, and much more. And here is a list of books the duo individually recommends.

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‘Freedom from the Known’ by J. Krishnamurti

If you have ever felt that societal thoughts have weighed in too much on you, and your beliefs are limited to what you know, this is the book to pick up. It is about true freedom that comes from the inside when you free yourself from our own mental conditioning.

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‘The Psychology of Money’ by Morgan Housel

Another recommendation on the list is ‘The Psychology of Money’, an age-old classic that talks about behaviour in finances. From spending and splurging to saving and gaining, Housel talks about how our financial goals are shaped.

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‘The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

A Pulitzer Prize-winning book, ‘The Denial of Death’ by Ernest Becker, is about the scary human question of death, how it drives people to accomplish things, and also how most people are just afraid to accept their mortality.

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‘When Genius Failed’ by Roger Lowenstein

Another exceptional read, ‘When Genius Failed’ is a dramatic and true story of a hedge fund run by some of the smartest minds in finance. But despite their intelligence and models, they made huge mistakes, leading to grave losses.

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‘The Compound Effect’ by Darren Hardy

Compound effect is basically when small investments lead to better and greater returns over time. And in the book, Hardy talks about how simple but powerful small actions, when done consistently, lead to big results.

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‘History of Western Philosophy’ by Bertrand Russell

If philosophical and political thought has intrigued you, and you wish to read how it evolved with thinkers and times, this book is the one to pick. Russell’s writing has been described as simple, accessible, and prose-like.

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‘Market Wizards’ by Jack D. Schwager

Nithin Kamath’s book recommendations on ‘The Ranveer Show’ were limited, but rich in quality. And the first book he recommended was this one. It is about market strategies, mistakes, and what sets the successful apart.

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‘Sapiens’ by Yuval Noah Harari

A story-like journey into the evolution of humans is ‘Sapiens’. Be it cultural changes, politics, how societies formed, or even how the economy and market started, ‘Sapiens’ is about it all.

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‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear

There are very few successful people who do not mention ‘Atomic Habits’ in their reading list, and Clear’s clear concepts are fantastic, to say the least. From making habits to identifying triggers, Clear explains it all.

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