Pragun Akhil Jindal (born 13 September 1996) is an Indian author, speaker and entrepreneur. He is noted for his work in Black Money and in the Finance field.[1][2][3]

Pragun Akhil Jindal
Born (1996-09-13) 13 September 1996 (age 28)
New Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materThe Shri Ram School, Delhi University, University Of Buckingham
Notable workThe Black White & Grey
FatherDr. CA Akhil Jindal
Websitewww.pragunjindal.com

Pragun has been writing since the age of 16 and has presented papers, articles and solutions in various fields like Black Money, Curbing Tax Evasion, and Financial Literacy in the youth .[4][5]

Jindal authored The Black White & Grey : Recoloring The Rupiah[6] (ISBN 978-9352654529), which was published by Money Worries the Publishing arm of JER Limited. in August 2016. The book was listed in the top #5 books on Amazon in the Public Administration & Finance categories for close to 2 months after publication.[7][8]

Jindal is a contributor in The Smart Artist a production by Artbuzz Studios which is a guide for creative professionals.

He is one of the new age authors on Black Money in the Indian Economic Dispora.[9][1]

Jindal is the co-founder of Rupyo (one of India’s first Earned Wage Access Application) [10][11]

Jindal is the third generation legacy Tax and Regulatory- Partner at Jindal & Co, Chartered Accountants - a boutique , high end tax litigation and audit, advisory forms and handles high pitched tax cases in Income Tax, Enforcement Directorate and DRI.

The Black White & Grey

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The Black White & Grey: Recoloring The Rupiah was e-launched by Honourable HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.[12]

 
Shri Prakash Javadekar - Honourable HRD minister with Pragun Akhil Jindal.jpg

The book, titled 'The Black White & Grey - Re-Coloring The Rupiah', authored by Pragun Jindal and published by Money Worries, looks at the black money menace and ways to curb it.[13]

In this book, the author unfolds this dark world, which eats into an idea of an equal world where the rich get richer staying on the dark side while the poor are marginalized. There are tricks to keep the cover of darkness intact and every time an effort is made to lift the veil, the tricks become sharper.[14][15]

This book looks at the world that thrives in the shadows, fueled by money that exchanges hands in the dark and never gets reported – "The Kala Dhan."[16][17]

 
The Black White & Grey being launched at Indian Habitat Centre.

Senior Congress Leader Manish Tewari, Former Central Board of Direct Taxes Chief Sudhir Chandra and political commentator Paranjoy Guha Thakurta on 13.12.2016 formally launched the book which attempts to debunk "a lot of lies, unknown facts and baseless rumours about Black Money".[18][19][20][21] "A delinquent like poverty only affects the poor, unemployment affects those who are unemployed, alcoholism and drug abuse affect those who devour them, black money is a hitch which does not affect persons who amass 'black dough' but it affects the common man in the populace," said the author at the launch event held at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.[22][23][24]

The Smart Artist

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The Smart Artist[25][26] is an Artbuzz Studios[27] production and publication launched along- side the India Art Fair 202 to promote the Art-preneurs in India.

The book aims at assisting 'Artrepreneurs' build a career as a holistic artist, guiding them through expert eyes of industry professionals and perspectives of experts. This book is a product of research that will help creative professionals to establish themselves in a more organized and informed fashion as it’s never too late to be a smarter artist!

Pragun is a contributor in the book and deals with financial aspects in Art & Artists.

Personal life

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Jindal stays in New Delhi along with his parents and grandparents. He completed his schooling from the prestigious Shri Ram School in New Delhi.[28]

 
Shri Jayant Sinha MOS Civil Aviation with the author.

Jindal graduated from the University Of Delhi with a first class degree in Bachelor Of Commerce Gt (Honours) and LLB. He was conferred with a LL.M in International and Commercial Trade from the University of Buckingham. He also majored in Finance, Tax and Accountancy.[29]

 
Pragun Jindal along with other contributors at the launch of The Smart Artist

Awards and recognition

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  • Jindal was the keynote speaker at the Times Nie Newsmakers Meet held at Manav Rachna University in 2017.[4]
  • Jindal has been invited to various platforms to portray his views on demonetisation and black money.

References

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  1. ^ a b "This Author Has Decoded Black Money". The Times of India. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. ^ Dhoot, Vikas. "Deposits scrutiny a challenge, says ex-CBDT chief". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. ^ Success, Insights (18 December 2018). "Bitcoin: The Future". Insights Success. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Students learn nuances of reporting at NIE meet - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  5. ^ "NIE Newsmakers' Meet 2017 for Budding Journalists - Manav Rachna Vidyantariksha". Manav Rachna Vidyantariksha. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  6. ^ The Black White & Grey (First ed.). ASIN 9352654528.
  7. ^ "Narada News".
  8. ^ "कालाधन पर पुस्तक का विमोचन, बताए गए खतरे और रोकने के उपाय". NDTVIndia. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  9. ^ "The Kala Dhan: Book on black money launched in Delhi | India Live Today". India Live Today. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  10. ^ "Satin Creditcare Network to acquire ~9% stake in Rupyo; Stock gains 3%". www.indiainfoline.com. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  11. ^ Market, Capital (13 December 2021). "Satin Creditcare to acquire 9% stake in fintech startup Rupyo". Business Standard India. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  12. ^ "Why Black Money is 'Bad'? - The Digital Indian". www.thedigitalindian.in. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  13. ^ "Book on Black Money to Increase Literacy in Indian Youth on the Subject". 121newsonlines.blogspot.in. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  14. ^ "Book on black money launched in Delhi". punjabtribune.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  15. ^ "Book on black money launched in Delhi". Weeklyvoice. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Book Summary: The Black White & Grey – Gorgeous Wanderer". Gorgeous Wanderer. 30 December 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Punjab News Express".
  18. ^ IANS (14 December 2016). "Book on black money launched in Delhi". Business Standard India. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  19. ^ "Book on black money launched in Delhi - Daily World". Daily World. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  20. ^ Journalist. "20-yr old CA Pragun Jindal authors Book on Black Money | YesPunjab.com". www.yespunjab.com. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  21. ^ "Book on black money launched - U4UVoice | DailyHunt". DailyHunt. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  22. ^ "Tricitynewsonline". tricitynewsonline.blogspot.in. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  23. ^ "Balti More Indian News".
  24. ^ "News delhi Online".
  25. ^ "thesmartartist". Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  26. ^ The Smart Artist. Artbuzz Studios. 2020. ISBN 9789353916077.
  27. ^ IST, Last Updated at August 2, 2019 14:15 (23 October 2018). "Art enthusiast? Welcome to India's first coworking space for artists". Business Standard India. Retrieved 13 February 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  28. ^ "Book on Black Money to increase literacy in Indian youth on the subject". Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  29. ^ "The Asian Chronicle". issuu. Retrieved 3 May 2017.