SARCathon 2026 | Presented by SARC, IIT Bombay Build. Predict. Invest. Defend. Think you can build a portfolio that beats the market? Portfolio Playoff 2026 is a Pan-IIT investment competition that puts your financial thinking to the test. Build your portfolio, make your market predictions, track its performance, and then defend your investment strategy before a panel of judges. It's not just about picking stocks. It's about understanding the market, making informed decisions, and backing them with conviction. What is Portfolio Playoff? Step into the role of an investor and: Build your own investment portfolio Make predictions based on your market outlook Analyse market trends and opportunities Track your portfolio's performance Develop and defend your investment strategy Competition Structure Phase 1 | Portfolio Submission Build and submit your investment portfolio along with your predictions and investment rationale. Your portfolio will be evaluated based on its performance over the specified market window. Phase 2 | Final Pitch The best-performing portfolios will advance to the final round, where teams will pitch their strategy, market analysis, predictions, and key insights to a panel of judges. Why Participate? Compete with talented students from IITs across India Test your investment and market analysis skills Experience real-world portfolio decision-making Showcase your financial thinking and investment strategy Learn to analyse markets and justify investment decisions Present your strategy before experienced judges Represent your institute on a Pan-IIT platform Who Can Participate? Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines .
Ideal for: Finance enthusiasts, aspiring investors, stock market enthusiasts, strategists, and students interested in financial markets.
Team Size: As per competition guidelines.
Important Dates Registrations Open: 25
August 2026 Registration Deadline: 3
September 2026 Portfolio Submission: 1–7
September 2026 Final Pitch: 25–30 October 2026 Join the official WhatsApp group for important announcements, competition updates, and further details: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EY20XQ86htR8LmPfASNalo?mode=gi_t Ready to Beat the Market? Build your portfolio. Make your call. Defend your strategy. Register for Portfolio Playoff 2026 and put your investment instincts to the ultimate test.
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