The national competition aims to encourage students to develop practical, evidence-based solutions to real-world challenges faced by the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC). The Olympiad is being organised with IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management. Postgraduate students from any academic discipline at recognised Indian institutions can participate.
IIM Banglore: GIFT City has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) to launch the GIFT Finance Olympiad, National Student Case Challenge 2026. The initiative will also serve as a major event ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.
The competition will take place in three stages. Selected teams will advance to regional finals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai during November and early December. The event will conclude with a grand finale, where shortlisted teams will present detailed recommendations.
The first stage is an online case challenge, and the deadline for submissions is October 31, 2026.
