Opportunity brief
Overview
Global Case Masters 2026, the inaugural edition of the international management case competition hosted by the International Relations Centre, IMT Ghaziabad, brings together students from universities and institutions across India and abroad.
Centered around the theme "Navigating Global Business Challenges," the competition provides participants with an opportunity to analyze a business situation, evaluate different alternatives, and develop practical solutions. It challenges teams to apply their classroom learning to business decisions while testing their analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.
With participants competing on a common platform, Global Case Masters aims to encourage fresh perspectives, sound business judgment, and well-reasoned recommendations.
Case Brief: Aureon Mobility – Growth Across Borders
The competition will revolve around Aureon Mobility Group, a multinational automobile manufacturer operating across Asia, Europe and the Americas, with manufacturing facilities in India, Mexico and Poland.
As the company plans its next phase of international growth, it faces important decisions concerning market opportunities, manufacturing capacity, investment priorities and supply-chain risks.
Participants will take on the role of business advisors and develop a growth strategy for Aureon Mobility. They will need to evaluate the company's expansion options, decide where investments should be directed, and consider how it can manage international business risks while remaining profitable by 2030.
The challenge is to develop a clear, practical, and well-supported strategy that addresses the company's long-term business objectives.
General Guidelines and Eligibility
- The competition is open to all undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students pursuing a full-time degree at institutions in India or abroad.
- Participants must be currently enrolled as full-time students at their respective institutions.
- Students can register individually or in teams of 1–3 members.
- Cross-college teams are not allowed. All members of a team must belong to the same institution.
- An individual cannot be a member of more than one team.
- Any deviation from the eligibility criteria or team formation guidelines may result in the disqualification of the entire team.
Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted in two online submission rounds.
Round 1: Preliminary Submission
- Teams must submit a 2-slide PowerPoint presentation outlining their understanding of the case, the key challenges faced by Aureon Mobility and their proposed course of action.
- The submission should clearly identify the major business issues and present the team's initial direction for addressing them.
- Shortlisted teams will qualify for the next round.
Round 2: Detailed Presentation Submission
- Shortlisted teams must submit a 4–5-slide PowerPoint presentation presenting their detailed business strategy.
- The presentation should explain the key challenges, recommended growth strategy, reasoning behind the proposed decisions, and steps for implementation.
- Teams are expected to consider relevant market opportunities, investment choices, international operations, and potential business risks.
- Research and relevant information should be used to support the recommendations.
Submission Guidelines
- The case document and submission instructions will be available on the Unstop competition page.
- All submissions must be made in PowerPoint format through the respective round's submission link on Unstop.
- The maximum permitted file size is 50 MB per submission.
- The team leader must upload the final submission using the Submit option on the platform.
- Submissions can be changed before the respective deadline by navigating to Submission → Change Submission.
- No extensions will be provided beyond the announced submission deadlines.
Rewards and Recognition
Outstanding teams will be recognized for their analysis, strategic thinking, and proposed business solutions.
- Winner: ₹12,000 cash prize
- Runner-up: ₹8,000 cash prize
The prizes will be awarded by the International Relations Centre, IMT Ghaziabad.
Skills to Be Assessed
The competition will provide participants with an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
- Analytical Thinking: Understanding the business situation, identifying key issues and examining relevant information.
- Strategic Thinking: Developing a clear growth strategy while considering market opportunities and business conditions.
- Problem-Solving: Identifying business challenges and suggesting practical solutions.
- Business Understanding: Applying knowledge of how companies operate, compete and grow across different markets.
- Decision-Making: Evaluating available alternatives and explaining the reasoning behind business decisions.
- Research and Data Interpretation: Using relevant information and data to support recommendations.
- Planning and Implementation: Outlining practical steps to execute the proposed strategy while considering resources and risks.
- Communication and Presentation: Organizing ideas and presenting recommendations in a clear, structured and convincing manner.
Think Globally. Decide Strategically.