About the role
Round 1 - The Finance and M&A Quiz
An online screening quiz on finance, accounting, valuation, and corporate transactions.
Topics:
- Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis
- Corporate Finance and Capital Structure
- Valuation and Financial Modelling
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Markets and Instruments
- Macroeconomics and Business Awareness
Evaluation: Conceptual clarity, technical knowledge, and decision-making.
Outcome: Shortlisted teams qualify for Round 2. The number of teams will be announced by the organizers.
Round 2 - The Strategic Acquisition Mandate (Submission on Unstop)
Act as an M&A and strategy consulting team for Tata Group. Pick one real company in any of the provided sector as an acquisition, merger, or investment target, and:
- Analyze its financials, market position, and growth potential
- Value it and justify the acquisition price
- Propose a deal structure, financing plan, and synergies
- Assess risks, due diligence needs, and integration challenges
- Show the value it creates for Tata Group over 5 to 10 years
Sectors :
- Semiconductors
- Clean Energy
- AI
- Aerospace
- Healthcare
- Logistics
Use public information and clearly stated assumptions. Use at least 3 years of financials where possible, separate reported figures from estimates, and disclose data gaps.
Deliverables:
- M&A advisory presentation, 12 to 15 slides
- Supporting Excel financial model
- Source document with references and key assumptions
Note: Listed companies are eligible if enough public information exists. Name the acquiring Tata entity where relevant. The sectors are not official Tata Group acquisition plans.
Outcome: The top 15 teams qualify for the offline finale.
Final Round - The M&A Deal Room (Offline)
Teams act as M&A consultants and present to a panel of judges in a mock Investment Committee meeting, covering rationale, target, valuation, price, funding, synergies, and risks.
Stage 1 - Investment Committee Presentation: 5 minutes per team.
Stage 2—Cross-Examination: 3 minutes per team to defend assumptions, valuation, premium, funding, synergies, and integration plans.
Stage 3 - The People Investment Committee: The audience votes live by QR code on the price and whether Tata should proceed, renegotiate, or reject the deal.
Stage 4 - Final Deal Verdict: Teams decide to proceed, renegotiate, restructure, or walk away.
Duration: About 3 to 4 hours.