Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Hey! I strongly believe that you will not be remembered for what you owned but for the lives you touched, the kindness you shared, the love you gave and the impact you made. In a world where success is often measured by external achievements, I want to be remembered for my kindness. I have been teaching chess to kids, teens and adults of “KVO Community” free of cost, enhancing their life skills and preparing them to face life challenges. Mentoring has always motivated me, as it allows me to grow as a person and become the best version of myself. Rejections and failures are the pillars of my strength. We all experience it at some point; not meeting goals in school or college, failing on a project deliverable, failing in a presentation in front of a large audience, failing in a business venture, failing in a sport, etc. But why do we fear failure so much? It is the fear of failing that holds us back from exploring and getting us out of our comfort zones. I am deeply interested in finance, driven by a genuine fascination with numbers and the patterns they reveal. I find it intellectually engaging to analyze data, interpret trends, and understand how quantitative insights inform financial decision-making. As a chess player, I have developed strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Chess demands structured reasoning, long-term planning, risk assessment, and the ability to anticipate multiple outcomes before making a move. These skills naturally align with the disciplines of finance and statistics, where precision, logical evaluation, and strategic foresight are essential. I look forward to further exploring the fields of finance and statistics, particularly in the context of emerging technologies. I am especially interested in understanding how Artificial Intelligence can be implemented to enhance data analysis, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. -At the age of 7, I was awarded the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement 2017 for Sports: Chess at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, by the respected former President of India, Shri. Ramnath Kovindji. -It's a privilege to be awarded the Top 100 Global Child Prodigy Award 2022 in the category of Mentorship. -At the age of 13, I was a TEDx Speaker at TEDxSIMSREE to talk in front of MBA Students at Sydenham College of Management Studies.
I serve as one of the writers for English Khabar Patrika, a community-driven initiative aimed at encouraging KVO community youth to read newspapers, stay informed, and actively engage with community life. The publication features diverse sections including Sports, Education, Technology, Kids & Parenting, Religion, Science & Technology, Cultural Connect, and Talent Corner. My role involves curating relevant and impactful content, editing articles for clarity and accuracy, and ensuring the material remains engaging, youth-friendly, and aligned with the values of our community. Through thoughtful content selection and refinement, I strive to make the newspaper informative, inclusive, and appealing to readers across age groups.
• Participated in the Fidex Conference 2026 by Moneycontrol, a premier platform for India’s financial distribution ecosystem. Interacted with founders and senior executives from leading AIFs, mutual funds, and wealth platforms, gaining exposure to industry dynamics and recognising the critical role of strategic networking in capital markets. • Observed multiple live client meetings at Change Wealth with Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs), developing an understanding of how sophisticated investment opportunities are structured, communicated, and positioned to attract large capital allocations. • Researched and benchmarked hundreds of SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), analysing both quantitative metrics and qualitative factors such as General Partner track records. Applied the SAVE framework (Sourcing, Analysis, Value Addition, Exit) and presented a comparative evaluation of selected funds. • Attended an institutional fundraising masterclass at Spotlight Strategic Partners, where senior investment banking and venture capital professionals discussed fundraising strategy, capital partner relationships, and positioning funds to attract global investors. • Worked on market-sourcing initiatives to identify potential investors, researching scalable methods to compile prospect lists of High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), CXOs, and senior corporate leaders for targeted outreach and relationship development.
I shared my experience at an exclusive parents' webinar, being a Horizons Achievers Program alumnus. Ashoka Horizons Achievers Program offers the most highly rated online courses specially curated for ambitious high schoolers entering grades 9-12. These certified, immersive courses empower high schoolers with richer knowledge and stronger profiles to prepare early for college.
The Diana Award Recipient Networking Event was an inspiring platform where I could meet all Diana Award 2024 winners and hear about the incredible work they're doing.