COMMERCE WEEK
SESSION 2024-25
Entrepreneur in the Making – Business Plan Competition
Date: 3rd September,2024
The Commerce Department organized a dynamic and inspiring Business Plan Competition on 3rd September,2024 under the theme “Entrepreneur in the Making.” This competition was conceived to promote entrepreneurial spirit among students and inspire them to develop innovative business ideas. The event aimed to encourage participants to create comprehensive business plans that could lead them on a path to become successful entrepreneurs. A total of 9 teams consisting of students from class XI and XII presented their business ideas on stage .Each team got the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial prowess and compete for top honors.
The competition was judged by a panel of 4 judges.They assessed the teams based on the following criteria:
1.Innovation: The uniqueness and creativity of the business concept.
2.Feasibility: The practicality and viability of the business plan in real-world scenarios.
3.Market Analysis: The depth and insightfulness of market research, as well as the understanding of target demographics.
4.Financial Viability: The soundness of financial projections, revenue models, and funding strategies.
5.Presentation Skills: The clarity, professionalism, and persuasiveness of the team’s presentation.
Winners:
After rigorous evaluations and thoughtful deliberations, the following teams emerged as the winners of the “Entrepreneur in the Making” Business Plan Competition:
1st Place: Medimate Smart Box
Advanced medicine management system designed for easy medication routines.
2nd Place: Second place has been shared by 2 Teams
Bytecycle
E-waste with advanced solutions for collection, recycling, and refurbishment to drive sustainability.
Cyclone
Electricity generating cycle convert Mechanical energy into usable electricity .
3rd Place: Tejvarta
Product that specializes in detecting and extinguishing fires.
Ecombat: Inter House Economics debate
An inter house Economics debate was organised for classes 9 to 12 during the Commerce week. The objective of the competition was
- To create awareness among the students regarding the relevance and application of economics in all our actions and decisions including decisions taken by the government.
- To enable them to comprehend the economic consequences of all our routine decisions.
- To help them analyse the pros and cons of various types of economic activities.
The topics of debate for the 4 classes were
Class | Topic |
IX | Is work from home more productive? |
X | Will India always remain way behind China? |
XI | Is climate change causing Economic vulnerability |
XII | Is Progressive taxation a paradox for wealth maximisation |
- There were two participants from each house; one in favour of the motion and one against it, at each level making it a total of 32 participants across all classes and all four houses. However the opponents were picked on a random basis at the time of competition to make the debate more interesting and competitive.
- There were two rounds in the debate for each class:
Round I: The two opponents had to express their views in favour of or against the motion for 3-4 minutes
Round II: The opponents had to engage in a rebuttal of each other’s arguments for 1 minute each.
The participants were judged on the basis of their
- Content: How well researched the topic was
- Presentation: How well the participant was able to articulate his/her content
- Creativity: The uniqueness of content and value additions
- Rebuttal: The accuracy and depth of counter arguments
All participants were very well prepared and competitive. It was really a well contested and an engaging event.
SESSION 2023-24
“There is no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.”
Seth Godin
A Business Plan Competition was organised on 29th August, 2023 for the students of Class XI and XII to provide them a forum outside the classroom where they can develop skills in “pitching” their business idea. The event was committed to foster and support the Entrepreneurial essence and skills of students. A Total of 7 teams presented their business idea on stage and were appreciated by the judges for their novelty of ideas and thoroughness in preparation.The result of the event was as follows:
I Prize – Silver Wisdom Team – They presented an application that connects individuals seeking guidance and support with experienced elderly volunteers who offer caregiving and counselling services.
II Prize – Trekkerz – Their presentation included a portable tent with in-built solar panels providing all essential things in the kit like foldable trekking stick, mobile charging points, portable gas stove, electric kettle etc., fulfilling all the needs of a traveller and explorer.
III Prize- Wilectrotech – They displayed a new technology which converts wind energy to electrical energy which will help to reduce the consumption of fuel that is used by air conditioners, headlights and tail lights of cars.