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Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Inspired and guided by family, a new generation of CAs step into the field
Mumbai: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), on Sunday, announced the results of the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Final, Intermediate, and Foundation examinations conducted in May 2025. With an All India Rank No. 1 in the CA final exam, is Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, scoring an impressive 86% in his very first attempt. At the top, with an All India Rank No. 1 in the CA final exam, is Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, scoring an impressive 86% in his very first attempt. Kabra, a student of the Savitribai Phule Pune University was inspired to embark on the CA journey by his father who is a practicing CA. 'My father's career and dedication inspired me to choose this field. After clearing the intermediate level, I moved to Mumbai for my articleship. Alongside work, I dedicated myself to studies, and this result is the outcome of that effort,' said Kabra. He added that he is deciding whether to continue working at his current job or to join his father's firm. At second rank is Nishita Bothra from Kolkata, who scored 83.83%, and Manav Shah from Ghatkopar, secured the third rank with 82.17%. Shah, who completed his schooling at Sheth Virchand Dhanji Secondary English Medium School and went on to study at Narsee Monjee College, Vile Parle, credited his elder brother for guiding him through the CA journey. 'My brother inspired me to pursue this career. His support through my studies was invaluable. I began preparing right after Class 12, and this result brings me immense joy,' he said. Shah is yet to decide whether to begin an independent practice or pursue a job. In the CA intermediate exams, Disha Gokhru from Mumbai holds the All India No. 1 rank, and Devidhan Sandeep takes the second position. Yasmin Jain from Jaipur and Nilay Dangi from Udaipur secured the third and fourth ranks. In the CA Foundation results, also declared today, Vrinda Agarwal from Ghaziabad secured the All India Rank No. 1. Yajnesh Narkar from Mumbai, and Shardul Vichare from Thane came second and third. The CA course has three levels where the Foundation exam is the entry-level exam, the Intermediate one builds upon that foundation, and the final exam is the most advanced of the three. The Intermediate and Final level exams have two groups, Group 1 which focuses on subjects like accounting and law, and Group 2 which delves into advanced concepts like cost accounting and auditing. Those attempting the CA Intermediate or Final exam can either appear from Group 1, Group 2, or both groups in the same exam. This year, a total of 14,247 candidates have successfully cleared the final exam across the three groups.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar student tops CA final exam
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has achieved the remarkable feat of securing All India Rank 1 in the recent CA final examination, results for which were announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kabra, who scored an impressive 516 out of 600 marks, attributed his success to a clear understanding of subject concepts, consistent effort, and hard work. "Focusing on clarity of subject concepts, consistent efforts, and hard work perhaps helped me in becoming the national topper. I was expecting to be among the top 50 rankers, but I still cannot believe getting AIR 1," he said. This is not Kabra's first national triumph. He previously secured All India Rank 1 in the CA Intermediate Examination and topped the Common Proficiency Test, making him the first from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the wider region to achieve AIR 1 in the CA examination. This year, around 80 students from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar qualified for the CA examination, which was held in May. ICAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar branch chairman Mahesh Indani, vice-chairman Amol Godha, secretary Anand Totla, treasurer Rafeeque Pathan, and others congratulated the successful students.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Aurangabad lad tops CA Final, two from city bag AIR 3 & 4
Mumbai: Aurangabad woke up to a reason to celebrate as Rajan Kabra, son of a chartered accountant, emerged as the national topper in the CA Final examination. Not far behind was Kolkata's Nishtha Bothra, followed by Manav Shah from Mumbai's NM College of Ghatkopar, who clinched the third spot. At all India rank 4 was Mumbai's Suhani Maheshwari. In the Intermediate exam, the list of achievers stretched across geographies — Mumbai's Disha Gokhru and Aurangabad's Sandeep Devidan shared the second rank, while Yamish Jain (Jaipur) and Nilay Dangi (Udaipur) tied for third. For the first time, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India declared the results of all three levels — Foundation, Intermediate, and Final — on the same day. Toppers for the foundation examination include Vrinda Agarwal of Ghaziabad, Mumbai's Yadnesh Narkar as AIR 2, and Thane's Shardul Vichare as rank 3. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Of the 99,446 who appeared for the daunting Final exam, some chose to tackle just one group; others braved both. Group 1 saw a 22.4% pass rate, Group 2 fared slightly better at 26.4%, but only 18.8% managed to clear both — a statistic that improved as the ICAI altered its examination strategy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Rajan Kabra's journey to the top unfolded in the room of Andheri-based Rajasthan Vidyarthi Gruha — a charitable hostel in Mumbai that has quietly nurtured generations of dreamers. Here, Kabra pieced together his preparation, seeking mentorship from different faculty members for each subject. Kabra earlier topped the country at the Intermediate level too. Close on his heels was Manav Shah, a student of NM College in Mumbai's Ghatkopar. "Confidence and consistency" was his formula for success. Both Kabra and Shah cracked the exam in their first attempt. The Intermediate exams saw 1.6 lakh candidates take the exam. In Group 1, just 14.7% made it through; Group 2 had a clearance of 21.6%. But the true grit lay in the 13.2% who cleared both groups. In the case of those starting out, 96,538 candidates took the first exam — the foundation exam — and 15.09% cleared it. To some, it may seem like a stumble at the starting line. To CA Jinesh Shah, a member of the ICAI's western region academic committee, it's a sign that the institute is deliberately tightening the funnel. "The 15% pass rate at the foundation level shows that ICAI is filtering at the entry stage," he said, urging aspirants to stick to the ICAI's own study material and mock exams. Manoj Jariwala, senior faculty at JK Shah Classes, said, "The ICAI has shifted gears. Like IIT-JEE or NEET, students must now prepare intensely for the entry level itself." He concluded, "In CA, we can now say — entry is difficult, exit is easy."
Mint
06-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Who is Rajan Kabra? Meet the ICAI CA 2025 topper from Mumbai who secured AIR 1 again
ICAI CA 2025 results: Rajan Kabra has emerged has the topper of the ICAI CA 2025 examination, the results of which were declared today, July 6, 2025. Rajan Kabra, from Mumbai secured All India Rank (AIR 1), scoring an impressive 516 marks out of 600, which is 81 per cent. Kabra's AIR 1 in the ICAI CA 2025 exam is just the latest chapter in his streak of academic brilliance. In 2022, he had topped the CA Intermediate exams in May, securing the first rank with a score of 378 out of 400 in CA Foundation (July 2021). A total of 14,247 candidates have qualified as Chartered Accountants following the announcement of the CA Final results, and will now apply for membership to become certified Chartered Accountants. Rajan Kabra is currently working as an industrial trainee in the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as per TOI. The CA final topper is also a passionate fan of fiction – especially the Harry Potter series. During the course of his school and college, Rajan Kabra has participated in debates, quizzes, extempores, mentioned a report by TOI. After Rajan Kabra, one student also from Mumbai, and another one from Kolkata secured the second and the third ranks: AIR 2: Nishitha Bothra from Kolkata, 503 marks, 83.83% AIR 3: Manav Rakesh Shah from Mumbai, 493 marks, 82.17% The ICAI CA Final exam recorded pass percentages of: 22.38% for Group 1, 26.43% for Group 2, and 18.75% for candidates who appeared for both groups. For the Intermediate level, the pass rates were: 14.67% (Group 1), 21.51% (Group 2), and 13.22% for both groups. At the Foundation level, the overall pass rate stood at 15.09%, with 16.26% of boys and 13.80% of girls qualifying. Union Minister Piyush Goyal took to X to congratulate those who cleared the CA exams. He wrote: "Heartiest congratulations to all those who have cleared the CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams! There is no greater satisfaction than seeing your hard work translate into success. For those embarking on their journey as Chartered Accountants, a truly rewarding career lies ahead, one that demands commitment, integrity, and unwavering dedication to excellence. To aspirants who could not make it this time, do not be disheartened. This is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter. Every setback lays the foundation for a stronger comeback. With perseverance and determination, you will reach your goals."
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Tiny Queensland country town becomes mud-racing capital of Australia
Hidden behind the pub in this tiny Queensland town is one of Australia's finest car-racing tracks. But this track isn't for V8s, motorbikes or even go-karting. It is for mud racing. The small rural town of Kabra, on the outskirts of Rockhampton, has a population of just a few hundred people. Once a year the population doubles when Australia's premier mud-racing event comes to town. Think roaring engines, flying mud and edge-of-your-seat action as modified vehicles go head-to-head through boggy tracks in an all-out race against the clock. "If you can drive it on the trailer at the end of the meeting, you've had a win." The annual Queensland twin-track mud-racing titles attracts racers from all over Australia. Alongside 75-year-old competitor Roger Langley, drivers from the Northern Territory, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland have made the pilgrimage to Kabra. Drivers as young as 10 go head-to-head in a series of runs through challenging conditions on the mud-filled track before a winner is declared. "I started racing in 1995, that's how long ago," Roger explains. It wasn't long before Roger started to carve his name in the sport. "My first car was an XD Falcon station wagon," he said. "We stripped that out, put a roll cage in it and re-built the car for mud racing. "It [mud racing] has just grown and grown over the years, mainly because of the juniors." In the junior category, keen mud racers between 10 and 16 years old hit the track in cars that have modifications like booster seats and pedal extensions. For the Langleys, the sport is a true family activity. At this year's event, Roger will be joined by his son Troy and 11-year-old granddaughter, Allira Weldon, to compete on their home track against the country's best racers. "My brothers and sisters also race and I just enjoy working on cars and building them tough, and obviously racing them, and hopefully [I] don't break it [the car]." Specialised vehicles, often with large tyres and powerful engines, are used to navigate the mud. These can range from modified trucks and ATVs to purpose-built buggies, with some of the top-class machines reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. Troy said there was a lot of work involved in getting a car ready. "There's a fair bit to it because you are driving through quite deep water and mud sometimes, and a lot of electronics don't like getting wet," he said. "So you've got to waterproof everything pretty well and obviously jack the car up as high as the rules allow to get some ground clearance. Aside from the mechanics of the growing sport, Troy said there was one main objective. And according to race director Marlene Granshaw, there's also one prize every driver wants. "They're coming from all over the place, for not only the bragging rights, but that Queensland champion sticker to put on top of their car."
