By Hemang Palan

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Malav Bharat Kanani, son of a Vadodara-based eminent chartered accountant, has secured 13th all-India rank in the results declared today by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is a CA topper of Vadodara city.

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CA Malav Kanani has a very bright academic track record. He cleared CA Foundation exam in the first attempt and CA intermediate exam too in the first attempt. Also, he passed B.Com from MS University with distinction marks. Malav Kanani has done his article-ship from Vadodara’s leading CA firm, M/s. K C Mehta LLP.

One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin once stated: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Education and a qualification is thus an asset that undoubtedly offers enhanced career opportunities, higher earning potential, and personal growth through improved critical thinking and communication skills to millions of youth like Malav Kanani.

Around 2.5 lakh candidates appeared for the CA September 2025 exams, including Intermediate and Final groups. In the CA Foundation September 2025 exam, 98,827 candidates appeared and 14,609 cleared the exam, recording a pass percentage of 14.78 per cent. While in the CA September 2025 inter exams, of the total of 1,59,779 candidates downloading the CA inter admit cards, group I exam was taken by 93,074 candidates and group II was taken by 69,768 candidates. In group I, 8,780 (9.43 per cent) passed. In group II, 18,938 qualified (27.14 per cent). Among 36,398 candidates who appeared for both groups, 3,663 cleared the exam, resulting in a pass rate of 10.06 per cent.

The demand for Chartered Accountants in India is projected to increase significantly over the next few years, driven by the nation's strong economic growth, complex regulatory landscape, and the expansion of the corporate sector. With India aiming for a $5 trillion economy by 2027 and a $30 trillion economy by 2047, strong financial infrastructure and expertise are essential. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) projects a need for 5 million CAs by 2050 to support this growth.