13/03/2026
RV Institute of Management hosted RVIM Challenge 4.0, an inter-collegiate budget analysis competition organised by the Centre for Financial Markets and Research (CFMR) on 10 February 2026. The event, themed “Igniting Growth: The 2026 Economic Engine,” brought together 37 student teams from management institutions across Bengaluru for a dynamic and intellectually engaging academic exchange.
Designed as a flagship initiative, the competition encouraged students to critically examine the Union Budget 2026, analyse policy directions, and assess its implications for India’s economic growth and sectoral priorities. Teams presented their insights in a structured, parliamentary-style format, promoting evidence-based reasoning, public speaking and collaborative research.
Participants explored six key focus areas aligned with India’s development agenda, including MSMEs and manufacturing, tax reforms, employability and upskilling, digital infrastructure and AI, agriculture and rural development, and sustainability and green energy. Teams were evaluated on analytical depth, clarity of argument, policy relevance and presentation skills.
With a total prize pool of ₹1 lakh, the competition recognised excellence across categories, awarding ₹10,000 for first place and ₹5,000 for second place in each focus area. A special “RVIM Challenge Champion – Best Parliamentarian” award, carrying a cash prize of ₹10,000, honoured exceptional articulation, analytical insight and policy understanding.
