CA Day 2026: 6 famous Indians who are Chartered Accountants
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Meet the famous Indians who qualified as Chartered Accountants
Every year on July 1, India celebrates Chartered Accountants (CA) Day, marking the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
To celebrate the occasion, here's a look at some of India's most famous Chartered Accountants who have made their mark in business, finance, entrepreneurship and public service.
To celebrate the occasion, here's a look at some of India's most famous Chartered Accountants who have made their mark in business, finance, entrepreneurship and public service.
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Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry
- Secured All India Rank 2 in the Chartered Accountancy examination.
- Also ranked second in his law degree from Mumbai University.
Has handled major ministries including Railways, Finance, Power, Coal and Commerce. - Among India's most prominent Chartered Accountants in public service.
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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Ace Investor
- Popularly known as India's "Big Bull."
- Qualified as a Chartered Accountant through ICAI.
- Founded RARE Enterprises, building one of India's most successful investment portfolios.
- Also chaired Aptech and Hungama Digital Media and supported education and nutrition initiatives.
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Kumar Mangalam Birla
Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
- Qualified Chartered Accountant and MBA from the London Business School.
- Took charge of the Aditya Birla Group in 1995.
- Expanded the conglomerate into a global business spanning multiple industries.
- Served on the RBI's Central Board and chaired the boards of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad.
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Deepak Parekh
Former Chairman, HDFC Ltd
- Qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
- Led HDFC for nearly 30 years, helping transform India's housing finance sector.
- Recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
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Namita Thapar
Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Chartered Accountant from ICAI and MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
- Joined Emcure as CFO before leading its India business.
- Widely recognised as an investor on Shark Tank India.
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Motilal Oswal
Founder, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
- Chartered Accountant and co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
- Built one of India's leading brokerage and wealth management firms.
- Served on boards and committees of BSE, NSE, SEBI and CDSL.
- A respected voice in India's capital markets.