"Travelling is so much convenient!” Zerodha founders' mother lauds Bengaluru Metro’s women-only coach

Revathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, recently took a ride on the Bengaluru Metro and posted on Instagram about the comfort inside the women's coach.

Revathi Kamath in all praises for Bengaluru Metro

"Travelling in the metro is so much convenient and that too in the female compartment! #nammametro," she wrote in a post on Instagram.

Revathi's recent post received a lot of praise from the internet community.

Dressed in a pink saree, the mother of two billionaires is seen inside the women's coach of the Bengaluru Metro in the Instagram post.

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Gift from the billionaire sons

Revathi Kamath’s appreciation for Bengaluru's Metro came months after receiving a Mercedes SUV from her sons as a birthday gift.

That moment, too, made headlines after Revathi shared how the luxury car was handed over to her in a traditional ceremony, complete with a peta (turban) and shalu (shawl).

"My sons today gifted me new car today and here also I received car keys this way and one more Peta and shalu," Mrs. Kamath had posted on Facebook.

Her recent post appreciating Bengaluru metro’s women-only coach has resonated with many who believe practicality and privilege can co-exist. 

Who is Revathi Kamath?

Revathi Kamath is an environmental activist and veena player. As per her website, the Zerodha founders' mother works across domains such as social welfare, healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. Her organisation, Calyx Landscaping & Organic Farming, helps revive lakes and promote organic farming.

These projects are aligned towards restoring the flow of water and enhancing biodiversity.

According to her website, one of her notable feats was rejuvenating the Somanahalli Lake in Kanakapura, Karnataka. She has also helped recharge 300 borewells and 200 open wells.

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