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Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I thought my house was worth ₹10 crores': Inside Ashneer Grover's ultra-luxurious Delhi home
From the moment you step inside Ashneer Grover's stately Delhi home, it becomes clear the residence is symptomatic of their taste and ambition. The former BharatPe co-founder and Shark Tank India personality walked Brut India through his home with wife Madhuri, sharing that while the house was purchased from a builder, 'all the interiors, all the furnishings, all the paintings, artwork, that was done by us.' And the artworks truly are conversation-starters. 'These paintings have a story,' he explains, referring to stunning visuals created by a US-based South Indian illustrator, later hand-painted on commission by his sister-in-law. The couple has clearly walked a thoughtful design journey. When asked about her favourite corner, Ashneer's wife Madhuri gestures to a beautifully curated nook. 'Aesthetic wise? Yeah, I like that,' she smiles. In the living area, the interviewer spots gold-plated coasters, marvelling, 'Are these gold-plated coasters?' Madhuri confirms, amused: 'Yeah, these are gold plated.' But what truly drops jaws is the now-iconic dining table. 'This table is the most infamous table, right? It's supposedly worth ₹10 crores,' Ashneer says, deadpan. 'Which is news to me, because I thought my house was worth ₹10 crores.' He adds, 'We had to get a pulley installed on the roof to bring it in through the balcony.' Ashneer's relationship with fame is both tongue-in-cheek and grounded. Next to the bar sits a memento from Shark Tank India. 'This is what the Shark Tank team gave to me,' he says, proudly holding it up. 'I used to like him as a Shark,' Madhuri adds, 'but of course, this version is better.' Despite the fully stocked bar, Ashneer is quick to clarify: 'We both are teetotallers. I don't drink, Madhuri doesn't drink.' It's more for entertaining. 'My dad drinks and likes to entertain.' The home's sprawling layout even accommodates a 50-metre passage, perfect for pacing or makeshift workouts. 'You do 20 rounds, you've done one kilometre,' he chuckles. The family's relationship with food and fitness has also undergone significant evolution. 'Earlier, it used to be filled with chips and namkeens,' Madhuri says about the snack shelf. 'Now you'll find nuts… I've lost weight just by giving up sugar.' In the garage, a different passion emerges: Ashneer's car collection. From a Porsche painted in a trending green hue ('I think this is the only colour Porsche in Delhi') to a Maybach and a family SUV, each car has its role. 'If I have to drop the kids to a bus stop, I use this car… It's the only car owned by Ashneer,' he laughs, poking fun at how the others are family-used. 'We bought this house, we made it ours,' Ashneer says, summing up the spirit of the space.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
‘No UPI here, pay cash or no tea': Viral poster sparks tax debate
Bengaluru: In a digital age where cashless transactions are becoming the norm, a tea stall in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, has gone viral for refusing digital payments. A poster stuck on the wall of the modest eatery bluntly reads: 'No Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BharatPe — there's no 'pay' here. Pay cash for bonda, pay cash for tea, pay cash for anything. No credit. Only cash accepted.' This striking message has caught the attention of social media users across platforms, especially as it comes amid increased action by the Commercial Tax Department. Small business owners, including bakery and tea shop vendors, have reportedly received tax notices for high-volume transactions conducted via UPI (Unified Payments Interface), prompting many to revert to cash-only dealings. The viral image, shared widely on social media with captions like 'Seen at a local canteen in Sagar,' highlights a growing sentiment among small traders who feel targeted by recent tax scrutiny. Many users commented on the irony of promoting digital India while penalizing those embracing it. One user wrote, 'This is the voice of the nation,' while another noted, 'This crackdown benefits only large e-commerce platforms, not small vendors.' Others criticized the poster's stance, calling it tax evasion in disguise. 'Salaried workers pay taxes on every rupee — why should small business owners escape it by refusing UPI?' one user questioned. As the debate over digital payments and taxation intensifies, this modest tea stall's message has sparked a nationwide conversation on fairness, compliance, and the cost of going digital.
Mint
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Influencer's hilarious take on Nikhil Kamath's WTF Podcast leaves internet in splits, Zerodha boss reacts
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, who is known for hosting his own WTF Podcast, was found chuckling at an eerily accurate and highly exaggerated imitation of his signature style while asking questions to his guests on the show. The mastermind behind the on-point mimicry of Kamath's deep-toned and inquisitive questioning style is a content creator. Rohit Raghuvendra, who is known for his masterpiece imitation of people across different professions, nailed Nikhil Kamath's style too. The content creator uploaded the hilarious video on his Instagram profile on Thursday, perfectly captured Kamath's calm and meandering questioning style as well as the philosophical nature of the questions, which usually are a USP of the WTF Podcast. Watch the hilarious video here: Raghavendra's mimicry of Nikhil Kamath wittily focuses on the Zerodha co-founder's podcast style that viewers have come to love – philosophical questions paired with gourmet dishes on the side. 'You cant ask such intense questions while also serving me some fancy food, I can only focus on one thing,' he captioned the video. In his skit, the content creator imitated Kamath's style of asking questions. 'What's your advice to someone who went viral for slapping their brother in a Rakshabandhan reel but now wants to start a meditation podcast?' he asked in one of the questions. The video captured the essence of Kamath's signature style of digging deep into the opinions of creators, policymakers and a range of other guests he brings during his podcasts. Raghavendra's video did not just go viral, it captured the attention of Nikhil Kamath himself, who left two laughing emojis as a comment on the skit. Nikhil Kamath's comment on the video BharatPe founder Ashneer Grover also commented on the video, saying it was 'hilarious'. A director of the WTF Podcast also commented on the Instagram reel — 'As someone who's directed & listened to Nikhil for 1,000+ hours… this hits the spot, Iconic'. Nikhil Kamath's WTF Podcast has amassed over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, thanks to his effort of bringing a range of guests — from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to actor Ranbir Kapoor and age-defying millionaire Bryan Johnson.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Man's spot-on mimicry of Nikhil Kamath makes Zerodha billionaire go ROFL. Viral video
A content creator's spot-on imitation of Nikhil Kamath from his hugely popular podcast has caught the attention of the Zerodha co-founder himself. Rohit Raghvendra on Thursday shared a video on Instagram of him mimicking Kamath's signature style of speaking with guests on the "WTF is" podcast. Rohit Raghvendra's imitation of Nikhil Kamath caught the attention of the Zerodha co-founder himself. "You can't ask such intense questions while also serving me some fancy food, I can only focus on one thing," the content creator said in the caption of the video, which is quickly going viral. The food reference was a nod to the elaborate meals often served to Kamath and his guests during the course of the interviews that run over two hours. In Raghvendra's case, the creator simply placed in front of him a banana with a fork. Among the several points he spoke in Kamath's style, Raghvendra pretended to be asking intense questions to someone working in the creator economy. In the hilarious video, the Instagram comic picked up Kamath's tone and body language while delivering his mock-deep questions. The first question was: "What's your advice to someone who went viral for slapping their brother in a Rakshabandhan reel but now wants to start a meditation podcast?" He also asked his imaginary guest for a "mental model" that a rickshaw driver in Delhi could use to build a creator economy model side-hustle. Watch the video here: Rohit Raghvendra's video found its way to Nikhil Kamath hours after he published it on Instagram. The Zerodha billionaire dropped a 'rolling on the floor laughing' emoji in the comments. Among others who reacted to the spoof was BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover. 'Hilarious,' said the Instagram-savvy former Shark Tank India judge. (Also Read: Did Nikhil Kamath just apply for a 3-month internship? Indian-origin CEO reacts to his unexpected request) Nikhil Kamath, who has over 1.58 million subscribers on YouTube, has interviewed a range of people from different walks of life. Apart from a string of entrepreunders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, age-reversing millionaire Bryan Johnson, actor Ranbir Kapoor are few of the guests on his podcast. (Also Read: US millionaire Bryan Johnson leaves billionaire Nikhil Kamath's interview midway)
India.com
21-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet man who quit IIT to built Rs 24335 crore company at 19, has created record at 27 to become youngest..., he is..., net worth is Rs...
The first edition of the 360 ONE Wealth Creators List is out, and it features 2,013 individuals from across India. Everyone on this list has a net worth of at least Rs. 500 crore and the list includes entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and heirs. But one name stands out from the rest i.e. Shashvat Nakrani, co-founder of BharatPe, who is now the youngest active wealth creator in India at the age of just 27. Started a startup at just 19 Shashvat was only 19 years old when he started BharatPe along with Ashneer Grover. At that time, Shashvat was in his third year of college at IIT Delhi. He was studying textile technology then. What is BharatPe? BharatPe is a digital payment company. It was created to help small shopkeepers and local businesses accept payments in a simple and secure way. While digital payments were growing fast in India, many small business owners still found it hard to use them due to complicated technology or high fees. Shashvat saw this problem as an opportunity. He helped design BharatPe in a way that allowed shopkeepers to accept payments through QR codes and without paying any extra charges. This simple idea made a huge difference in helping small traders join the digital economy. Faced many challenges early on Like most startups, the journey was not easy. In the beginning, it was tough to get funding, build a place in the market, and win the trust of shopkeepers. But Shashvat and his team did not give up. Their hard work and belief in their idea paid off and BharatPe grew rapidly and became one of the top names in the Indian fintech space. From Bhavnagar to the big stage Shashvat Nakrani was born in Gujarat's Bhavnagar and from a young age, he loved technology and innovation. Even during school, he was interested in coding and programming. His dedication helped him clear the tough JEE exam and get into IIT Delhi. Today, at just 27, Shashvat has not only built a successful business but has also made it to a prestigious list of India's wealthiest self-made individuals. In 2021, Shashvat Nakran made history as the youngest person to feature on the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List. At just 23 years old, he joined the ranks of 13 other self-made billionaires born in the 1990s. Shashvat Nakrani's Net Worth According to the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, Shashvat Nakrani's net worth stands at Rs. 1,300 crore at just 26 years old. His reported salary for FY22 was Rs. 29.8 lakh. However, this figure excludes stock-based payments, which amounted to Rs. 70 crore in FY22.
