The Times of India

He dropped out of school and became a billionaire, but one book made Nikhil Kamath rethink what success really means

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and one of India's youngest self-made billionaires, says one of his biggest life lessons came not from business but from reading. After reading The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, he began viewing time as the most valuable resource. Kamath's recommended books, covering psychology, money, philosophy, biology and society, highlight how continuous learning and curiosity can shape decision-making, success and personal growth beyond formal education.