Overview Step into the dynamic world of financial markets with ARTHCHAKRA, a flagship competition at XAVIESTA, presented by FINNOVATION – The Finance Club of Xavier Business School. Designed to test financial acumen, analytical thinking and strategic decision-making, the competition takes participants through three exciting stages: managing a virtual equity portfolio, crafting investment strategies tailored to real-world client objectives, and navigating unexpected market disruptions. With each round bringing a new challenge, participants must analyse, strategise, adapt and defend their investment decisions. Gather your team of four and embark on a journey where market knowledge meets strategic brilliance! Round 1 – Mock Stock Market Virtual Capital. Real Decisions. The first round is an online stock market simulation where teams receive virtual capital of ₹1,00,000 to build and manage an equity portfolio comprising NSE-listed stocks. Teams will be evaluated based on the final market value of their portfolios at the end of the designated trading period. The Top 15 performing teams will qualify for Round 2.
Team Size: 4
Members Virtual Capital: ₹1,00,000 per team
Platform: National Stock
Exchange (NSE) Investment: NSE-listed equity stocks only
Maximum Stocks: 20 different stocks
Online Qualification: Top 15 Teams Round 2 – The Client Mandate Analyse. Allocate. Advise. Teams will receive a Client Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and a Market Assumptions Sheet. Based on the client's objectives and constraints, participants must construct a suitable investment portfolio while considering risk, return, liquidity and diversification. Teams must submit their portfolio allocation along with a written rationale explaining their investment decisions. The Top 10 teams will advance to the final round.
Team Size: 4
Members Format: Offline,
Proctored Challenge: Client-Based Portfolio
Construction Submission: Excel Portfolio, Written Rationale (250–350 words) and AI Usage
Log Qualification: Top 10 Teams Round 3 – The Curveball Adapt. Rebalance. Defend. The final round introduces a sudden market shock along with a private client-specific twist. Teams must reassess their existing portfolios, evaluate the impact of changing market conditions and decide whether to retain or rebalance their investments. The round concludes with a live presentation and defence before a panel of judges, where teams must justify their investment strategies and decisions.
Team Size: 4
Members Format: Live Defence (Presentation &
Venue
St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Plot No. III - B/1, Action Area III B Newtown, Kolkata - 700160
Kolkata, India
Q&A) Challenge: Market Shock and Client-Specific
Twist Submission: Updated Excel Portfolio, Written Rationale (250–350 words) and AI Usage
Log Evaluation: Strategic Decisions, Risk Assessment, Portfolio Rebalancing and Client Alignment Competition
Details Institution: Xavier Business School, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata
Team Size: 4 Members per Team
Round 1: Top 15
Teams Round 2: Top 10
Teams Round 3: Final Round – Winner Selection General Rules & Regulations Each team must consist of exactly 4 members . Cross-college teams are not permitted. The competition is open to college students . Participants must carry their valid College ID cards during offline rounds. No substitutions or changes in team composition will be permitted once registration is completed. The competition will consist of three rounds, with eliminations after Rounds 1 and 2. The top 15 teams from Round 1 will qualify for Round 2, and the top 10 teams from Round 2 will advance to the final round. Participants must maintain discipline and decorum throughout the competition. No communication, file-sharing or collaboration between competing teams is permitted during any round. Violations may lead to disqualification. The decisions of the judges and organising committee will be final and binding. The organising committee reserves the right to modify the rules, schedule or competition format if required. Round-Wise Rules & Regulations Round 1 – Mock Stock Market Each team will receive virtual capital of ₹1,00,000 to build an equity portfolio. Investments are restricted to equity stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) only. A maximum of 20 different stocks may be included in a portfolio. The total portfolio value must not exceed ₹1,00,000, calculated using the prescribed reference closing prices. Only NSE ticker symbols must be entered in the ticker column of the prescribed submission sheet. Portfolios must be submitted using the prescribed Excel template through the official submission channel within the stipulated deadline. AI tools, external advisory and collaboration with other teams are not permitted. All investment decisions must be made independently by the participating team. A live leaderboard will be made available to track portfolio performance. Teams will be ranked based on the final market value of their portfolios. The top 15 teams will qualify for Round 2.