Friday, September 25, 2026 · 8:30 am – 11:59 pm
Genesis - Flagship Finance Event 2026 is a national-level finance and entrepreneurship competition hosted by Xavier School of Management (XLRI) as part of its annual management festival, Ensemble Valhalla 2026. The event is designed to test participants' entrepreneurial thinking and financial acumen through a structured, multi-round format.
Who It's For The competition is open to students from all B-Schools across India. Teams must comprise 2 to 4 members, all from the same college and pursuing the same degree. Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted, though no student may be part of more than one team.
Round 1: Finance Quiz The opening round is a 15-minute multiple-choice quiz covering core finance concepts. Teams are scored on both accuracy and speed of submission, with no negative marking for incorrect answers. In the event of a tie, submission time is used as the tiebreaker.
Round 2: Case Study Qualifying teams receive a real-world case study via the team leader's registered email. They must develop an innovative solution and submit it as a presentation of no more than 5 slides, along with any supporting documents in PDF or Word format. The final presentation is held live in a virtual format during Ensemble Valhalla 2026. Submissions must follow the naming convention <EV2026>_<Team Name>.
What to Expect Participants can expect a rigorous blend of quantitative finance testing and applied entrepreneurial problem-solving. The case study specifically challenges teams on two fronts: financial acumen and entrepreneurial drive, making it well-suited to students interested in finance, consulting, or venture-building careers.
About the Organiser XLRI - Xavier School of Management is one of India's oldest and most prestigious business schools, established in 1949 in Jamshedpur. Its flagship management festival, Ensemble Valhalla, draws participation from leading B-schools nationwide and features a range of competitive and networking events.
Registration Deadline: 30 November 2026. For queries, contact evct@xlri.ac.in.