Business Strategy

Trade Wars

Engage in a strategic market simulation where teams negotiate, trade, and compete in a dynamic market environment. Sharpen trading strategy, negotiation skills, and team coordination.

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Date

November 14, 2025

Time

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

Auditorium

Important Details

Registration Fee

₹100

per participant

Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate students

Team Size

3

members per team

Prize Pool

₹12,000

total prizes

Prize Breakdown

Winner₹6,000
1st Runner Up₹4,000
2nd Runner Up₹2,000

Event Structure & Rules

Trading Round

Teams start with ₹5,00,000 virtual capital.

Objective: Buy and sell stocks from the top 50 companies to maximize portfolio value.

Mini crises occur every 10–15 minutes causing stock price fluctuations.

Major crises every hour cause significant market shifts (booms or crashes).

Trading halts for 2–3 minutes after each major crisis for teams to strategize.

Mini-games (Parallel)

One member from each team competes per mini-game.

Top 10 performers earn points convertible into virtual cash for the trading platform.

Participation in mini-games is compulsory for all teams.

Scoring

Portfolio value at the end plus earned mini-game cash.

Highest combined value (net profit) wins.

General Rules

  • Carry a valid college ID card.
  • Registration closes 1 hour before event start.
  • Arrive 30 minutes early for briefing.
  • No substitutions or team changes after registration.
  • Personal belongings are participants’ responsibility.
  • Entry fee is non-refundable.
  • No aggression, unsafe or unfair behavior tolerated.
  • Teams must operate only through designated trading platform accounts.
  • No external advice or communication allowed during the event.
  • Decisions of organizers and judges are final.
  • Maintain decorum and sportsmanship throughout.
  • Any issues to be reported to organizers immediately.

Ready to Trade?

Join Trade Wars and test your market instincts — form your team, compete in mini-games, and trade your way to the top.

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