71-Year-Old's Triumph: From Retired Banker to Chartered Accountant

Tarachand Agarwal, a 71-year-old retired bank manager from Jaipur, has accomplished a remarkable feat by passing the Chartered Accountant (CA) exam, a challenge daunting even for much younger individuals. Born into a family of farmers and businessmen in Hanumangarh's Sangria, Agarwal has demonstrated the power of perseverance and learning.

After a long career at the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, culminating in his retirement as an Assistant General Manager in 2014, Agarwal found solace in education following the passing of his wife in 2020. Inspired by the Bhagavad Gita and encouraged by his family, he embarked on the ambitious journey to become a CA.

Despite facing personal challenges such as shoulder pain, Agarwal dedicated up to 10 hours a day to study without professional help, relying on books and online videos. With unwavering support from his family and drawing from the teachings of the Gita, he succeeded in July 2023, proving determination has no age limits.

(With inputs from agencies.)