KIM Hosts Fourth Edition Of The National Level Case Analysis Competition

Kirloskar Institute of Management (KIM) conducted the fourth edition of the national-level case analysis competition, KIRIT 4.0 - the ultimate corporate case-study challenge. This event emerged as a premier platform for the convergence of young managerial talent, providing participants with a unique opportunity to showcase their critical thinking prowess in addressing real-world managerial challenges.

KIRIT 4.0 extended its invitation to aspiring minds from diverse academic backgrounds. Open to 4-year full-time B.Tech/BE, 2-year full-time regular PGDM/MBA and 3-year full-time undergraduate students, the competition offered a level playing field for participants to showcase their ingenuity and problem-solving acumen. Teams comprised three members each, with members from the same institute, albeit not necessarily from the same academic year.

12 teams were selected for the semi-finals and 8 teams advanced to the grand finale.

The KIRIT 4.0 journey unfolded through a series of rigorous rounds:
 Round 1: Online Quiz
 Round 2: Online Case Study Submission
 Round 3: On-Ground Semi-Final at Harihar Campus - 12 Teams
 Round 4: On-Ground Finale at Pune Campus - 8 Teams

As participants progressed through each stage, they were evaluated on analytical prowess, strategic thinking and the ability to devise innovative solutions to complex managerial dilemmas.
 
 The proud winners of KIRIT 4.0 are Yash Parte, Gunjan Ghanwat and Shitiz from SCM HRD, Pune, who received a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000. They will also have the opportunity to appear for an exclusive interview for an internship at the Kirloskar Group. 

Himaangi Gupta, Harshit and Shitiz from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi (DU), Delhi, were the runner-up team who received a cash prize of Rs 75,000.

The event was supported by the Kirloskar Institute of Management (KIM), Kirloskar Industries Limited (KIL), Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL), Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL), Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL), Kirloskar Chillers Private Limited (KCPL) and ARKA Fincap.