Paramarsh, the flagship National Level Consulting Conclave organized by the Consulting and Strategy Club of SIBM Pune, successfully convened industry leaders, aspiring consultants, and thought leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. This year’s conclave was themed "Navigating the Future: Building Resilient Businesses in a Dynamic World", under which ;three marquee events - Prajwalan, the National Level Case Competition; Aankalan, the National Level Guesstimate Competition; and Prawaah, the Corporate Connect - were conducted on the 1st and 2nd of March 2025.
Aankalan: The National Level Guesstimate Competition
The fourth edition of Aankalan was organized in collaboration with Mockat, attracting approximately 200 registrations from top B-schools across the country. After rigorous evaluation, eight finalist teams competed in the final round, which was conducted online and judged by Mockat’s founders, Mr. Vignesh Srinivasan and Ms. Sanjana Pani. The competition provided participants with an invaluable opportunity to refine their problem-solving skills, culminating in the winning teams securing a prize pool of ₹10,000.
Prajwalan: The National Level Case Competition
Prajwalan, the fourth edition of SIBM Pune’s premier case competition, was held in collaboration with First Principles Lab and Skilled Sapiens. With an impressive 330+ registrations, the top nine teams earned the opportunity to present their strategic solutions at the SIBM Pune campus. The final round was evaluated by an esteemed panel comprising Mr. Jaydeep Wani, Principal at Infosys Consulting, and Mr. Eeshan Bhalerao, Associate Director at Aspect Ratio. The competition challenged participants to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to real-world business problems, with the winners claiming a substantial prize pool of ₹78,000.
Prawaah: The Corporate Connect
Prawaah provided a platform for an insightful panel discussion on the theme "Consulting for the New Economy: Gig Workforces and Decentralized Models." The panel featured distinguished industry experts:
Mr. Sameer Sawale, Project Director, Goldratt Consulting
Mr. Philip Mothi, Director & Co-Founder, Leap Frog Consulting and Services
Mr. Dilip Jain, Founder Director, Hyphen T & C, and Independent Director, MCON Rasayan
The discussion was moderated by Mr. Swaroop Patil, Consultant at Infosys Consulting and an consulting in the era of gig economies and decentralized business models, sparking valuable insights and discussions among participants. The session concluded on a high note with an interactive rapid-fire round, adding an element of excitement and engagement.
With its blend of thought-provoking discussions, challenging competitions, and industry-driven insights, Paramarsh 2025 reaffirmed its status as a premier consulting conclave in the B-school circuit. By fostering intellectual discourse and experiential learning, the conclave equipped participants with critical consulting acumen and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
As the Consulting and Strategy Club brought this year’s edition to a close, the event left an indelible mark on participants, fueling their passion for consulting and setting the stage for an even more impactful edition in the future.
