Opportunity brief
Overview:
Motilal Oswal & Dhanalytics AI Presents: Market Maestros 2026
Calling all aspiring investors, market enthusiasts and strategic thinkers!
Market Maestros 2026 is a Stock Market Simulation & Investment Challenge organised by Krtyanvesana – The Consulting Club, Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), with Motilal Oswal and Dhanalytics AI as the Title Sponsors.
Experience the dynamics of financial markets, analyse market movements, make strategic investment decisions and put your market acumen to the test.
What is Market Maestros:
Market Maestros is a simulated stock market competition that gives participants an opportunity to experience investing and trading in a competitive environment.
Participants will analyse market situations, manage their virtual portfolios and make strategic decisions while balancing risk and potential returns.
Competition Structure:
Round 1 — Stock Market Simulation:
A one-week trading and investment simulation where teams analyse market movements and manage their virtual portfolios.
Round 2 — Investment Strategy Presentation:
Shortlisted teams will present their investment strategy, portfolio decisions and market rationale before the judging panel.
Eligibility:
Open to college and university students across India with an interest in stock markets, finance, investing, business and strategy.
Rules and Regulations:
- Trading platform/software: Arthhwise App will be provided for the trading simulation.
- Market: Participants can trade/invest only in Indian equity stocks, on a cash basis.
- Not allowed: Margin/leverage, Futures, Options, Commodities, ETFs, and Mutual Funds.
Each team will receive ₹10 lakh virtual capital and login credentials for the Arthhwise App.
Title Sponsors:
Motilal Oswal & Dhanalytics AI
Event Date:
24 October 2026
Join the challenge. Build your strategy. Make your move. Become a Market Maestro.