Overview

• In December 2023, Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath told Revant Himatsingka he would provide financial assistance with no equity stake, framing it as belief rather than charity.
• Himatsingka publicly shared on May 29 that he declined the offer to focus on building a self-sustaining income model.
• After leaving a US role earning ₹2 crore per annum to challenge unhealthy food marketing, Himatsingka endured 14 months without income and faced eight legal notices.
• He has repeatedly rejected lucrative proposals from both junk and clean food brands to maintain the integrity of his content.
• Social media users lauded Kamath’s action as ethical leadership, highlighting his $4 billion net worth as testament to character-driven support.