Amp it Up by Amara Raja

Amara Raja Group is a USD 2 Bn global conglomerate with a presence across 70+ countries. With over four decades of engineering excellence, we are building the technologies, capabilities, and solutions that will shape tomorrow. From advanced energy storage and lithium-ion cell technology to electric mobility, power electronics, precision manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial solutions, our businesses are at the intersection of today's possibilities and tomorrow's opportunities. As the world transitions towards smarter, cleaner and more connected systems, we are investing in next-generation technologies, advanced manufacturing and breakthrough innovation to create solutions with global relevance. Our philosophy, Gotta Be a Better Way, drives us to challenge conventions, push boundaries and create a lasting impact for people, businesses and the planet.

General Guidelines and Eligibility:

Competition Structure:

Round 1: MCQ Assessment

Round 3: Executive Summary Submission 

• The Executive Summary Submission round will be the second round of the competition.
• Teams are required to submit a 2-3-slide PPT  providing a concise explanation of their proposed solution to the problem statement.
• Team leaders will be able to submit their entries and download the case files and submission format from the competition page itself.
• Team leaders will be able to see the Submit button for this round during the submission window.
• Team leaders can make submissions anytime during the challenge window, until the submission deadline.
• The maximum file size that can be uploaded as a submission is 50 MB.
• Team leaders can modify their submissions by clicking on Submission → Change Submission anytime before the submission deadline.
• No extensions will be provided for submissions.

Round 4: Detailed Submission 

• The shortlisted teams from the previous round will advance to the Detailed Submission Round.

• Teams are required to deep-dive into the case study and develop a detailed solution to the given problem statement.

• Teams must submit an 8–10 slide PPT along with a supporting video explaining their proposed solution, approach, and key recommendations.

• Team leaders can download the case files and submit their entries through the competition page.

• The submission option will be available during the submission window.

• Team leaders can modify their submissions anytime before the submission deadline by clicking on Submission and then Change Submission.

• No extensions will be provided for submissions.

Round 5: Grand Finale

• The top teams shortlisted from the Detailed Submission Round will advance to the Grand Finale, which will be conducted offline.

• Teams will get the opportunity to present and showcase their proposed solutions to the leadership team.

• Participants will interact with the leadership and explain their approach, key recommendations, and the potential impact of their solutions.

• The leadership team will evaluate the presentations and select the final winners and runners-up.

• The winners and runners-up will be announced based on the leadership team's evaluation.

Rewards and Prizes:

• Winners will receive a cash reward of INR 2,00,000 and PPIs (Pre-Placement Interviews) at Amara Raja Group.
• 1st Runner-up will receive a cash reward of INR 1,00,000 and a PPI (Pre-Placement Interview) opportunity at Amara Raja Group.
• 2nd Runner-up will receive a cash reward of INR 1,00,000 and a PPI (Pre-Placement Interview) opportunity at Amara Raja Group.
• Finalist teams will receive Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) opportunity at Amara Raja Group.