Nithin Kamath says his phone has become ‘unusable’ due to telemarketing: ‘Karma has a way of biting back’
“My phone has become unusable due to telemarketing and is always silent": Nithin Kamath wrote as a part of his latest X post.
Nithin Kamath took to X to share a post recalling when he used to work in a call centre. He also shared a series of throwback photos with his then-colleagues in his post. Wittily, he added how, while working, he used to make cold calls to people in the US, and today, he has to keep his phone on silent due to telemarketing.

“My phone has become unusable due to telemarketing and is always silent. Guess what goes around comes around,” he wrote. In the following lines, he added, “I spent four years at a call center, making unsolicited calls to people in the US. I guess Karma has a way of biting back”.
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Take a look at the entire tweet by Nithin Kamath:
Since being shared a little over an hour ago, the post has collected more than 4,600 views - and the numbers are increasing. The share has further collected nearly 1,000 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.
What did X users say about Nithin Kamath’s tweet?
“Oh, what a phenomenal journey you have had. Wish every youth becomes massively successful like you. Keep growing,” commented an X user.
“Now do you receive the telemarketing calls or not? Or have you already activated the DND services?” expressed another.
“Oh yes, it’s all about marketing nowadays. Glad you don’t push sale anything about your present workplace,” posted a third.
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“The best way is that of realisation. As you did. Suffering continues for those who blame,” shared a fourth.
“9/10 calls are spam and selling unwanted stuff. Voice calls will be dead, and data will only win. Matter of time,” added a fifth.
“Would be interesting to know what other people in the pic are doing today,” joined a sixth.
“I never made unsolicited calls. Why do I receive telemarketing calls?” wrote a seventh.
What are your thoughts on the tweet shared by Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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