Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's has invoked a host of criticism online after claiming in a podcast that "if you're a 25-year-old going for an MBA, you must be some kind of idiot".

Kamath made the statement during one of Zerodha's Ask Me Anything sessions on YouTube.

One LinkedIn user said, "He is a founder of a stock broking platform. Let’s start from there. What is his credibility in judging education scenario?", further adding, "Tomorrow he can say “AI is hype” Maybe a day after that, “Researchers are stupid” But never forget, he is founder of a stock broking platform."

Another accused Kamath of making these remarks while coming from a position of privilege himself.

She said , "It’s easy to look down on education when you already have wealth, access, and influence," adding, "

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