MULYANKAN

A finance-themed and event-related model was crafted to create a buzz amongst in the batch for MULYANKAN. Further details were spread out by social media and email communications to the batch regarding event details and registration links. The event was conceptualized for and executed in three rounds with elimination in each progressive round. Details of the rounds are mentioned below:

First Round: Thrill of Trade
 

The first round of the event was designed to test discernment and negotiation skills of the teams under the stimulated pressurized condition. In this round, all the teams were provided with envelopes containing 5 tasks, different for each team, and items required to complete the tasks. Within 20 minutes, the teams had to complete all their respective tasks. The tasks included selling and buying of commodities as well exchanging currencies. The participants had to be prompt and competent at bargaining so as to finish their tasks within the time limit. Teams were promoted to the next round on based their accuracy and swiftness.

Second Round: Blind Foreigners
 

Top 21 teams from the first round were selected for the second round of the event, where we tested their knowledge about foreign currencies and their exchange rates. An obstacle course was assembled using tables, chairs and water bottles. Replicas of 10 different foreign currency notes were scattered along the course. One of the team members was blindfolded while the other one had to guide him. The blindfolded person had to collect the currency notes and stick it on the representation of its respective country one at a time based on the partner’s instructions. The correct solutions by the team were then converted into INR using foreign exchange rates and touching any obstacle resulted in a penalty. Teams were promoted to the next round on the basis of highest points accumulated.
 

Third Round: Bid to Win
 

The third and final round of the event was conducted among the top 10 teams of the second round. This round was conceptualized for the teams to prove their strategizing dexterity and their investment intellect. In this final round, teams were expected to make bids for 17 daily use items that were provided by us. The teams struggled to manage their purse balance and make the right bid for the right product. Each team strived to acquire maximum products with maximum cumulative MRPs as that was the criteria to conclude the champions. Finally, the event was closed with the declaration of winners and runner-up and prizes were distributed for the same.