FinQuest – (The Financial Case Study Competition)

🏆Prize pool – 50k

The Financial Analysis Case Study Competition is an engaging challenge where participants step into the shoes of financial analysts and corporate strategists. Teams dive into real-world business scenarios, analysing financial statements, interpreting key metrics, and crafting data-driven solutions to complex corporate challenges. This competition tests participants’ ability to think critically, make strategic decisions, and present well-reasoned recommendations—just like in a high-stakes corporate environment. It’s a great opportunity to develop financial expertise, problem-solving skills, and teamwork, preparing participants for careers in finance, consulting, and business strategy. The competition blends learning with competition, making it both an insightful and thrilling experience.

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TIMELINE: 3 hours

TEAM SIZE

Both individual and team participation are allowed

(Team size: minimum 2 members, maximum 4 members).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Individual participants are welcome. Rest teams must consist of 2 to 4 members (cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged).
  • Each participant can be part of only one team.
  • All team members must be currently enrolled students at a recognized institution.

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Team Conduct & Ethics

  • Teams must maintain professional conduct throughout the competition.
  • Plagiarism or uncredited external content will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Recommendations should be original and based on rigorous financial analysis.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • The final report must be in PDF or PPT format.
  • The file name should follow this format: TeamName_CaseStudy.pdf
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

3. Presentation Guidelines

  • Presentations must be structured, clear, and professional.
  • Every team member should participate actively.
  • Use of PowerPoint, Excel models, and financial tools is encouraged.
  • Judges may ask follow-up questions based on the presentation.

4. Disqualification Criteria

  • Missed submission deadlines.
  • Plagiarism or AI-generated content without validation.
  • Inappropriate behaviour towards teams, organizers, or judges.
  • Exceeding presentation time limits.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

3.1 Phase 1: Registration & Team Formation

• Teams must register via Google Form/email submission before the deadline.

• Registration must include:

  • Team Name
  • Names, contact details, and academic details of each member.
  • Designated team leader (point of contact)

3.2 Phase 2: Case Study Release & Analysis

• The case study will be released to all registered teams.

• The case will present a real-world financial challenge (e.g., financial distress, mergers & acquisitions, profitability crisis, financial scams and frauds).

•   Provided materials:

  • Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
  • Industry Reports & Constraints

• Teams are expected to conduct analysis using:

  • SWOT & PESTLE Analysis
  • Ratio Analysis
  • Valuation Models (DCF, Comparable Analysis, etc.)

3.3 Phase 3: Submission & Shortlisting

  • Teams must submit their detailed report or presentation in PDF/PPT format by the deadline.
  • All submissions will be assessed against predefined criteria, and the top 12 performing teams will be invited to present their work before an expert panel.
  • From the top 12 teams only 6 teams will advance to the final round. And will be given a new case study.

3.4 Phase 4: Final Presentation & Awards

  • Shortlisted teams will present their findings before an expert panel.
  • Presentation Duration: 10-15 minutes followed by a Q&A session.
EVALUATION CRITERIAWEIGHTAGE
Problem Identification20%
Analytical Rigor30%
Innovation & Feasibility25%
Presentation Quality15%
Teamwork & Role Distribution10%

• Judging Panel:

  • Finance Professors & Faculty Members
  • Alumni Entrepreneurs & Industry Leaders

• The winners will be announced at the closing ceremony, followed by a networking session.

CONTACT OF ORGANIZERS

1)Harshit Yadav: +91 87550 90997

2)Sanjana Kainth: +91 75050 66604

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