Pune: Kirloskar Institute of Management Successfully Hosts KIRIT 4.0 – A Triumph in Managerial Excellence

Pune, 22nd February 2024: The Kirloskar Institute of Management (KIM) recently concluded the fourth edition of its prestigious national-level case analysis competition, KIRIT 4.0. This highly anticipated event proved to be the ultimate corporate case-study challenge, attracting participation from aspiring minds across India.

The KIRIT 4.0 semi-finals unfolded on February 19th in Harihar, Karnataka, followed by the grand finale on February 21st in Pune, Maharashtra. The competition served as a premier platform, drawing participants from diverse academic backgrounds to showcase their critical thinking abilities in tackling real-world managerial challenges.

Open to 4-year full-time B.Tech/BE, 2-year full-time regular PGDM/MBA, and 3-year full-time undergraduate students, KIRIT 4.0 aimed to provide a level playing field for participants to demonstrate their ingenuity and problem-solving acumen. Teams of three members each, from the same institute but not necessarily from the same academic year, competed in a series of challenging rounds.

Prestigious institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), various B-schools, and universities from across India participated. A staggering 24,699 students from 29 states registered, forming 26,000 teams. After a rigorous selection process, 550 teams were shortlisted for case analysis, with 12 advancing to the semi-finals and 8 to the grand finale.

The journey through KIRIT 4.0 included:
– 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

Participants were assessed for their analytical prowess, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills throughout each stage.

The triumphant winners of KIRIT 4.0 were Yash Parte, Gunjan Ghanwat, and Shitiz from SCM HRD, Pune, receiving a cash prize of Rs. 100,000. They also earned the opportunity for an exclusive internship interview at the esteemed Kirloskar Group. The runner-up team comprised Himaangi Gupta, Harshit, and Shitiz from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), University of Delhi (DU), Delhi, receiving a cash prize of Rs. 75,000.

The Vice-President of the governing council and the Director of KIM congratulated the winning participants, acknowledging their exceptional performance in this fiercely competitive event.

Ms. Aditi Kirloskar, Vice-President, Governing Council Kirloskar Institute of Management, shared her thoughts, emphasizing KIM’s commitment to nurturing talent with a modern approach to education applicable to the evolving business landscape.

She added, “Through these initiatives, we strive to instill in our students a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that will serve them well throughout their professional journeys. I am proud of the dedication and passion demonstrated by our faculty and staff in delivering a world-class educational experience at KIMs.”

The event received valuable support from 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.