EDEC Competitions are designed to challenge students to think critically, act decisively, and perform under real business constraints. They provide a competitive platform where participants can apply their knowledge to practical problem statements and dynamic scenarios.
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Through case challenges, strategy based tasks, and problem solving formats, students are encouraged to analyse situations, develop innovative solutions, and present their ideas with clarity and confidence. These competitions simulate real world business environments, helping participants strengthen analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.
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EDEC Competitions aim to identify and nurture high potential individuals by rewarding merit, effort, and execution. By pushing students beyond comfort zones, they foster resilience, strategic thinking, and leadership preparing participants to excel in competitive academic and professional settings.
REVERSE TANK
2025
The Reverse Tank Competition, organised by EDEC The Business Society, brought together undergraduate students from CHRIST Deemed to be University and other participating institutions, competing in teams of two. Designed to reverse the traditional pitching format, the event placed participants in the role of investors, requiring them to analyse startups, negotiate deals, and justify investment decisions. The competition emphasized the application of real world investing skills such as financial analysis, market evaluation, negotiation strategy, and decision making under competitive conditions, with active involvement from EDEC student coordinators and faculty members.
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Conducted over two days, the event followed a structured and immersive format. Day one focused on company analysis, negotiations, and investment acquisition using a fixed imaginary investment pool, encouraging strategic bidding and risk assessment. Day two centered on justification presentations, where teams defended their investment thesis before an expert panel. Themes such as venture capital decision making, valuation logic, deal structuring, strategic positioning, and investment justification were explored in depth, providing participants with hands on exposure to investor centric thinking.
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The competition resulted in strong learning outcomes, including enhanced understanding of venture capital processes, improved analytical and negotiation skills, and greater confidence in presenting and defending strategic choices. Teams demonstrated critical thinking and decision making under time and competitive pressure while engaging meaningfully with peers, faculty, and industry professionals. Overall, Reverse Tank successfully bridged theoretical knowledge with practical investing experience, reinforcing EDEC’s objective of nurturing analytically strong, industry ready business students.
2024
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Imagine stepping into the shoes of a venture capitalist, where the power to make or break a business rests entirely in your hands. Every number, every market projection, every word of the entrepreneur pitching before you could be the deciding factor in a multi-million rupee deal. Welcome to Reverse Tank—a game-changing competition that turned the conventional investment pitch model on its head.
Traditionally, in competitions like Shark Tank, entrepreneurs passionately pitch their ideas to investors, hoping to secure funding. But in Reverse Tank, the roles were reversed—startups came in, presenting their business ideas, and it was the participants who had the ultimate say. Acting as investors, they had to carefully scrutinize business models, evaluate risk factors, and determine how much of their assigned capital they were willing to invest. The stakes were high—not only did they need to make sound financial decisions, but they also had to defend those decisions in front of an expert.
This competition wasn’t just about throwing money at promising ventures—it was a battle of wits, strategy, and foresight. Every participant had a predefined portfolio dictating their available capital and investment focus, mirroring real-world constraints. The challenge here was to make calculated investments that could yield long-term returns while avoiding potential financial pitfalls. But the real test came the next day when they had to justify their investment choices before a seasoned venture capitalist, standing by their decisions in a high-pressure environment where one miscalculation could unravel their entire strategy.
KRUX
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KRUX, an immersive case study competition organized in collaboration with Masters’ Union, provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage with real-world business scenarios. Designed to challenge students' strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative skills, the event drew aspiring entrepreneurs, business students, and future venture capitalists to test their knowledge and decision-making capabilities. The competition spanned multiple key business domains, including finance, strategy, marketing, human resources, public relations, and commerce, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all participants.
KRUX was not just another case study competition; it was a platform that simulated the high-stakes environment of real-world business decision-making. Participants were required to step into the shoes of industry leaders, tackling complex business problems and proposing innovative solutions. Unlike traditional academic case competitions, KRUX emphasized dynamic, real-time problem-solving where adaptability and quick thinking played crucial roles. The event encouraged students to collaborate, think strategically, and develop solutions that could have actual business implications.