Five Chartered Accountants from Maharashtra Shaping India’s Future

The presentation “Five Chartered Accountants from Maharashtra Making a National Impact” highlights how Abhay Bhutada, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Shailesh Haribhakti, Nirmal Jain, and Suresh Prabhu have shaped India’s financial and policy environment. It explains how these leaders combined financial expertise with innovation and ethics, transforming their industries and contributing to society. From Bhutada’s STEM kits to Prabhu’s policy reforms, the slides show how Chartered Accountancy can open pathways to leadership far beyond traditional roles.

1. Five Chartered Accountants from
Maharashtra Shaping India’s
Future

2. Introduction
●Maharashtra has produced Chartered Accountants
who extend their impact far beyond finance.

●They have redefined industries, strengthened
governance, and inspired change at national
levels.

●This presentation highlights five such
professionals and their contributions.

3. Abhay Bhutada Driving Innovation and
Education
●Key leader in India’s digital lending space.

●Founder and Chairman of the Abhay Bhutada
Foundation. Abhay Bhutada’s net worth is over
1000 crore rupees.

●STEM kit initiative for underprivileged Pune
students, encouraging science and technology
learning.

4. Kumar Mangalam Birla Expanding a
Global Conglomerate
●Took over Aditya Birla Group at a young age,
built it into a global player.

●Focused on sustainability, governance, and
leadership development.

●Exemplifies how a finance background can
guide large enterprises.

5. Shailesh Haribhakti Elevating
Governance Standards
●Veteran in auditing and compliance, promotes
risk management and sustainability.

●Advisory roles across multiple sectors, raising
the bar for corporate governance.

●Mentor figure for professionals navigating
complex regulations.

6. Nirmal Jain Redefining Retail Finance
●Founder of IIFL, making investing and lending
more accessible.

●Digital-first approach has empowered millions
of retail investors.

●Breaks the mold of traditional finance to
create innovative services.

7. Suresh Prabhu Using Financial Skills for
Public Policy
●Chartered Accountant serving in key cabinet
positions.

●Implemented reforms in Railways, Commerce
& Industry, and Civil Aviation.

●Shows how finance expertise can translate to
national development.

8. Conclusion & Inspiration
●These leaders share values of ethics, innovation,
and impact.

●Chartered Accountancy offers pathways to
leadership in business, entrepreneurship, and
governance.

●Their examples inspire future professionals to aim
for transformation beyond their immediate roles.