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From Sweeping Floors to CA Topper: The Untold Story of Gaurav Banka That Will Inspire Generations to Come

While other children played, Gaurav worked, taking whatever odd jobs he could find to help his struggling family survive. Among these jobs was sweeping floors, a humble beginning that would one day become part of his incredible success story.

August 12, 2025 / 11:53 IST
Gaurav Banka (Image: CA Wallah by PW)

Gaurav Banka (Image: CA Wallah by PW)

At seven years old, Gaurav Banka's world changed forever when he lost his father. Overnight, the carefree days of childhood came to an end as responsibility crashed down on his small shoulders. While other children played, Gaurav worked, taking whatever odd jobs he could find to help his struggling family survive. Among these jobs was sweeping floors, a humble beginning that would one day become part of his incredible success story.

Through all the hardships, Gaurav held onto one unwavering dream to become a Chartered Accountant (CA). While working long hours to support his family, he managed to find time to study, often late into the night after exhausting days of labour. The CA exam, known as one of India's toughest professional challenges, seemed an impossible mountain to climb for a boy who had to worry about his next meal. But Gaurav approached it with the same determination he applied to every challenge life threw at him.

The road was never easy. There were days when he would feel exhausted, and all the struggle seemed too much. Yet Gaurav held onto his dream, turning each obstacle into motivation. His hands might have been tired from work, but his mind remained sharp, focused on his goal.

Then came the day that changed everything: the CA results were announced. Against all odds, Gaurav hadn't just passed the exam; he had topped it. The boy who once swept floors had swept aside every limitation to achieve what many thought impossible.

Today, Gaurav's story stands as a powerful reminder that our beginnings don't define our endings. It's not where you start that matters, but the strength of your determination to keep going. His journey from sweeping floors to topping one of India's most difficult exams proves that with enough perseverance, even the most impossible dreams can become reality.

Saurav Pandey
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