Registrations open for BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2022
The Hindu
In 2017, the first year of the challenge, LIBA Chennai won, followed by ISB Hyderabad in 2018, IIM Ranchi in 2019, SIBM Pune in 2020, and IIM Shillong in 2021
The BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2022, a unique case challenge for B-schoolers, is now open for entries. The Challenge, which is now in its sixth year, will have students take up an online test for the preliminary qualifying rounds.
The first round is open for registration till November 6, and the online test can be taken at www.blboardroomchallenge.in
The online psychometric test in the preliminary round will assess students’ decision-making skills and ability to work in teams. Each team gets 60 minutes and 20 questions, and one member representing the team will take the test.
After the preliminary round, the top teams will be shortlisted to compete in the semi-finals to be held across eight cities - Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune. The semi-final winners from each city will move on to the no-holds-barred finals event, also conducted virtually.
In 2017, the first year of the challenge, LIBA Chennai won, followed by ISB Hyderabad in 2018, IIM Ranchi in 2019, SIBM Pune in 2020, and IIM Shillong in 2021.
From 2020, due to the pandemic, the BLoC Boardroom Challenge went completely online. This year as well, the Challenge is being conducted entirely online, including the semi-final rounds and the finals. It will again be a unique event with technology eliminating geographical barriers and offering flexibility to busy B-schoolers.
The 2022 edition of the contest is sponsored by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund while the exchange partner is BSE. The knowledge partners are Brand Vectors. Executive coach Siva Kumar, and Vishwadeep Kuila, an IIMA alumnus and founder of Brand Vectors, will prepare the case challenges for the semi-final rounds.
Bangladesh asks Adani Power to resume full supplies from Jharkhand plant amid payment disputes and low demand.
Rupee strengthens to 86.84 against the dollar amid trade war fears, market volatility, and RBI intervention.
WazirX announced the completion of its asset rebalancing process and urged investors to support its restructuring scheme.
Vespa introduces luxury scooter portfolio in India, unveiling special editions inspired by Indian artistry and opulence.
Dentzz Dental utilizes AI for precision care, leading to increased efficiency, accuracy, and patient satisfaction in dental treatments.
Former CEA Arvind Subramanian critiques RBI policies, fiscal framework, income tax cuts, and weak private investment in India.
President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, affecting India and prompting concerns over trade relations.
CEA highlights Southern States' economic prowess, urging benchmarking against global standards and emphasizing need for skill improvement.
The Union Budget unveiled on February 1, 2025, has come at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty and a flagging domestic economy. The real GDP growth is estimated at 6.4% for 2024-25 and between 6.3-6.8% for 2025-26, a far cry from >8 percent growth required annually to make India a developed nation by 2047. While much attention has been devoted to the demand stimulus through income tax cuts, not enough is said about the proposed reforms in urban development, tariff rationalisation, and regulatory simplification aimed at making Indian cities and corporates more competitive. Since the majority of economic activity is located in cities (urban areas account for ~55% of GDP) and produced by large corporates (~40% of the national output and 55% of India’s exports), the above-mentioned reforms have a pivotal role in improving India’s trend growth rate. Below we unpack each reform.
IHCL unveils Taj Bandstand luxury hotel project in Mumbai after 17 years, set to be iconic landmark.
Government and LIC selling majority stake in IDBI Bank, with due diligence process underway for potential investors.
Prime Minister Modi's meetings with President Trump may lead to tariff reductions on U.S. goods like pecan nuts.
President Trump announces 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports, minimal impact on Indian steel industry.