My Journey
Numbers have always fascinated me. I started investing when I was 12 because I wanted to understand how they moved, why a single event could make market rise or fall. Most people see the trendlines on a chart; I saw stories hidden in them. Somewhere between the charts and candlesticks, I began to notice patterns that didn’t live on a screen but in real life. People walking miles for water, women saving coins in tin boxes, and families where effort didn’t equal opportunity. That didn’t add up!
So instead of writing about inequality, I spent months building Jeevandhara. It’s a project to help rural communities gain water security and financial independence. I worked with farmers, women, and children to find what would last. I thought I was helping but what I didn’t realize was how much I would learn about resilience, decision-making, and how real change happens when people own it, not when it’s handed to them.
If I had to describe myself, I would say I’m curious, analytical, and (quietly) persistent.
Social Entrepreneurship Journey Founder - Jeevandhara
· Impacting over 1,200 families across 12 villages in 4 states.
· Constructed 12 borewells, 4 farm ponds, planted 700+ trees.
· Conducted over 50 financial literacy workshops for women
· Installed a solar-powered osmosis water
· Recognized by Member of Parliament (MP) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), with wide
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Trading and Investing
I started trading when I was twelve. I wanted to understand why markets move with just one headline. At first, the charts looked like puzzles. Eventually, I started noticing what these lines couldn’t show: emotion, trust, and instinct behind every move.
To learn more, I built a few screeners to track companies and patterns. I tested filters, compared trends, and spent hours watching how small pieces of news could shift investor behavior. What began as a hobby soon turned a way to study how people think when faced with risk and uncertainty. The journey has been exciting. So far:
• Achieved 19.2% CAGR
• Practicing technical analysis on LSEG Workspace and TradingView. Built 200+ technical charts and 3 prop. Indicators on PineScript.
• Invited to present twice before 500+ veteran investors, including Mr. Arun Mukherjee, Mr. Ajay Bagga, and hedge fund managers.
Founder - Jeevandhara
When I started Jeevandhara, I had more ideas than experience. I began working with a group of farmers to find ways to solve water shortages and help rural women understand the government schemes they could use to save and invest. Soon I realised, I couldn’t do it alone. That’s when I met the team at Bala Vikasa, one of India’s leading community-development organization. They became my mentors, partners and sounding boards.
Together, we worked with local leaders to implement water systems, held workshops for women on financial planning, created women-led savings circles, and conducted sessions in schools on water conservation. Through these experiences, I learnt real change lasts when communities lead it themselves.
Today, Jeevandhara has grown from one village to eleven. We have built borewells, farm ponds, solar-powered irrigation systems but what’s rewarding is seeing the mindset shift. Women now form their own savings groups, farmers plan ahead for dry seasons, and I often get asked which SIP could help send their children to college or support them during a drought year.
Over time, our efforts began to get noticed – by Member of Parliament (MP) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) who supported our expansion, and by regional newspapers and TV channels that shared stories of how local collaboration was driving measurable change. These moments of recognition are helping Jeevandhara reach more families who need it the most.
More than anything, this journey has taught me that collaboration multiples impact and change is built together.
Internships
Research Intern with Citrus advisors | 6 weeks (Grade 11- 12)
· Worked with VP and analysts to screen and fundamentally evaluate 150+ small-cap companies through in-depth balance sheet, cash flow, and annual report analysis.
• Proposed integration of technical analysis frameworks into fundamental research models to improve entry efficiency.
• Presented 10 technical analysis reports and charts on NIFTY Midcap stocks directly to the CEO.
Research Intern | Avati consulting solutions | 13 weeks (grade 10-11)
· Conducted research on BASEL norms, focusing on capital adequacy and risk weighting. Prepared reports for analysts.
· Presented 28-page report on the impact of disclosure gaps on broader solvency concerns.
· Developed a Python tool to systemize bank evaluation basis BASEL norms, integrated into company’s operations.
Research Papers and Book
Paper 1: Does the Variance Risk Premium (VRP) from NIFTY Options Drive Excess Returns?
Published in: EconomicSciences; Mentor: Dr. Nikhil Tamta, SRCC, University of Delhi
I studied how volatility pricing reflects investor behavior. I found that markets often price perceived risk faster than actual risk, showing how psychology drives performance.
Paper 2: Quasi-Arbitrage in ADR–Indian Equity Pairs
Published in: AIJFR (Peer Score: 8/10)
Explored price inefficiencies between U.S.-listed Indian ADRs and domestic equities. Through my research, I discovered how global news and U.S. macro events ripple through Indian markets, creating short-lived behavioral gaps.
Co-author - Virtuoso (Published book in Grade 9)
Youngest co-author and contributor
Wrote on the legality, global adoption challenges, economic implications, and implementation of cryptocurrencies as a legal tender.
Contact Me
Some of the most meaningful ideas I have found have come from unexpected conversations.
If you share an interest in stock markets, community building, social innovation, or future of impact-driven economics, let’s connect: arshhora@hotmail.com; www.linkedin.com/in/arshhora
Leadership and Activities
Counter Speech Fellowship | YOUNG LEADERS FOR ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP (YLAC)
- Co-founded four impact initiatives:
o Upstand not bystand – Advocated for anti-bullying and anti-harassment
o Aneknama - Promoted diversity and inclusion
o Project Kalaa - Raised funds and awareness for underprivileged artisans
o Minds Matter – Advocated for mental health prioritization and awareness.
- Leveraged Instagram to amplify the reach and impact of these initiatives.
- Received “Best Team of the Fortnight” for creativity and measurable social impact.
Deputy House Captain
- Elected as one of the 4 Deputy House Captains from a cohort of 91. Highest position for Grade 9-10 students.
- Organized, planned, and led InspireUS, school’s largest academic and cultural contest. Led House to second place.
- Spearheaded Climate Action Project (CAP) for the school and implemented tangible emissions reduction initiatives.
- Hosted an international student exchange conference on sustainability with 13 schools from 9 countries.
Co-Founder & President - STEM CLUB
- Built a 30+ member JBCN student club exploring applied science and innovation. Ensuring smooth functioning of the club without budget allocation.
- Organized knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored peers through passion-project showcases.
Model United Nations (MUNs)
- Awarded in 15 of 18 MUNs, including Harvard MUN, IIMUN (India’s biggest MUN), Diplomathon
- 5x Best Delegate, 4x 2nd place, 2x Director and Assistant Director.
- Co-led the MUN initiative at JBCN to drive greater registrations for school.
- Helped build an active MUN community of 50+ middle and high school students. Mentored 4 students for international conferences.
Awards and Honors
American Math Competition (AMC)
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
Score: 117 | Distinction Award (Top 5% worldwide) | Country Rank: 45 | Qualified for AIME
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
Silver Honor 2024;
Bronze Honor 2023
SOF International English Olympiad
International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)
SOF International English Olympiad
Score: 57 of 60
International Rank: 18
JBCN Changemaker Award
JBCN Changemaker Award
SOF International English Olympiad
Recognized for outstanding academic performance in IGCSE (1/5 out of 110 students)
World Economics Cup
JBCN Changemaker Award
Co-author - VIRTUOSO
If you have any questions or would like to collaborate on a project, feel free to contact me via email or LinkedIn. I am always open to new opportunities and challenges.
Co-author - VIRTUOSO
JBCN Changemaker Award
Co-author - VIRTUOSO
Youngest co-author and contributor.
Wrote on the legality, global adoption challenges, economic implications, and implementation of cryptocurrencies as a legal tender.
Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
International Rank: 62; Top ~1.6%
Distinction Awarded
EXTERNAL COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Financial Markets, 2024 (Honors) Score: 100%)
Fundamentals of Quantitative Modelling, 2024
Technical Analysis (3-months) Work-based Learning (WBL) Program, RG Pathshala Learnt creation of technical charts, indicators, and screeners.
Technical Analysis (3-months) Work-based Learning (WBL) Program, RG Pathshala Learnt creation of technical charts, indicators, and screeners.
Letter of Recommendations
Member of Parliament (MP) for Jeevandhara
Member of Parliament (MP) for Jeevandhara
Commended for my work in Madhya Pradesh for addressing water security, financial literacy, and sustainable farming practices.
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Member of Parliament (MP) for Jeevandhara
Acknowledged for my work in the State of Telangana by providing access to water, financial literacy workshops for women, supporting them in opening bank accounts and access government schemes.
Bala Vikasa, India's leading community-development organiztion
Partnered with the team at Bala Vikasa, one of India’s leading community-development organization, who are my mentors, partners and sounding boards for Jeevandhara Project
Appreciation letter from Village Sarpanch
...contd - Letter from Village Sarpanch
Acknowledged for understanding real challenges and addressing the same by constructing 4 borewells and 1 farm pond along with supporting women with financial literacy sessions. Also, curated guide for relevant government schemes in Marathi.
Jeevandhara booklet (in Marathi)
Curated a ready guide for women in Maharashtra outlining relevant government schemes. This was translated in their local language, Marathi.
Newspaper and Television Coverage
