Overview

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced on July 6 that 14,247 candidates qualified as CAs this year, with Maharashtra’s Ranjan Kabra topping the Final exams with 516 out of 600 marks
• After passing Foundation in May 2022 and Intermediate in January 2023, Tarachand Agarwal overcame a failed first Final attempt in May 2024 to clear the CA Final in May 2025
• Agarwal dedicated up to 10 hours a day to self-study using books and YouTube videos, enduring shoulder pain and forgoing formal coaching
• He embarked on his CA journey in July 2021 after rediscovering his passion for accounting while helping his granddaughter with her studies and receiving strong family encouragement
• A LinkedIn post by CA Nikhilesh Kataria sharing Agarwal’s story quickly went viral, drawing widespread praise for his age-defying dedication