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In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Disha Gokhru - AIR 1 in CA Inter, who shares her entire journey—from the sleepless night before the result to getting a call from the ICAI President. She breaks down her preparation strategies, study routines, coaching choices, and the emotional highs and lows of pursuing Chartered Accountancy.Whether you’re preparing for CA Foundation, Inter, or Final, this episode is packed with actionable tips, mistakes to avoid, free resources, and motivation to keep going.📌 Don’t miss out on her subject-wise preparation strategy, mock test tips, and how she stayed consistent during the most stressful months!👉 If you’re a CA aspirant, hit the subscribe button for more such inspiring conversations!

Join us in this eye-opening episode as Kushal Lodha sits down with Anirudh Garg, Managing Partner at Invasset, who manages over ₹800 Cr in assets. From turning Mazagon Dock into a 10X multibagger to crying after losing a massive sum in his first gold trade, Anirudh shares raw, unfiltered stories of his stock market journey. We uncover the mindset behind delivering 128% in FY24, why leverage is a trap, and how capital protection is his Rule #1.This episode is a goldmine for anyone serious about long-term investing, portfolio building, or understanding how top fund managers think. Whether you're just starting in finance or already managing capital, you’ll walk away with powerful lessons, investing frameworks like AID, and the truth about F&O, market cycles, and wealth compounding.🔔 Don't forget to like, share & subscribe for more such deep-dive episodes from India’s top finance minds!