National Achievement
ICAI’s Landmark Youth Guidance Record: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) created a historic milestone by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest single-day career advice programme. The achievement took place in Mumbai on 28 November 2025, where 6,166 students were officially counted under Guinness criteria, although total attendance exceeded 7,400. This record-setting session was conducted under the CAFY 4.0 initiative, designed to guide students on evolving career opportunities in accounting, finance, and allied fields.
Static GK fact: ICAI was established on 1 July 1949, making it one of the world’s oldest accounting bodies.
Purpose of the Initiative
India hosts one of the world’s largest student populations, yet structured career counselling remains uneven, especially outside metros. ICAI launched CAFY to bridge this guidance gap. The programme aims to enhance awareness on professional prospects in commerce, finance, and business-related sectors, while also welcoming students from science and humanities.
The initiative emphasises informed decision-making at the school and college level, supporting the national vision of strengthening human capital. Static GK fact: India’s school-age population exceeds 250 million, highlighting the massive need for organised mentorship.
Features of the Record-Breaking Session
The Mumbai event formed part of a nationwide counselling effort that collectively reached over 1.3 lakh students. The record was set at a single venue through a structured and interactive format.
The programme included career talks, live Q&A sessions, motivation-led interactions, and distribution of career resources. Students from various academic streams participated, reflecting ICAI’s objective of encouraging interdisciplinary exposure. The session highlighted professional pathways in accounting, economics, finance, business management, and related domains.
Static GK Tip: The Guinness World Records organisation was founded in 1955, known globally for verifying large-scale achievements.
National Impact and Global Visibility
The recognition marks a significant milestone in India’s education landscape. The effort showcases ICAI’s proactive role as not only a regulator of the CA profession but also a mentor and career enabler for the youth. Large-scale participation indicates rising demand for reliable career guidance among students.
Achieving a Guinness distinction enhances India’s presence in global educational initiatives. It demonstrates the country’s capacity to conduct impactful youth programmes and positions ICAI as a leader in educational outreach. The cross-stream engagement also reinforces the relevance of financial literacy across academic backgrounds.
Institutional Vision and Ongoing Support
ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda described the achievement as a continuation of the institute’s dedication to youth empowerment. The organisation stressed that CAFY will expand through hybrid formats, wider regional outreach, and multilingual support systems.
Key components of the programme include career aptitude mapping, financial literacy sessions, scholarship guidance, and mentorship networks connecting students with experienced CA professionals.
Static GK fact: India’s financial literacy rate is estimated at around 27%, making programmes like CAFY crucial for awareness building.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
ICAI’s Landmark Youth Guidance Record:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | ICAI career advice programme in Mumbai |
| Achievement | Guinness World Record for single-day counselling |
| Official Count | 6,166 students certified |
| Total Attendance | Over 7,400 participants |
| Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Initiative | CAFY 4.0 youth guidance programme |
| Nationwide Reach | Over 1.3 lakh students |
| Key Focus | Accounting, finance, commerce, interdisciplinary careers |
| Organising Body | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Leadership Mention | ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda |
