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V-Guard Announces Big Idea 2026 Winners: IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIT BHU Varanasi Triumph
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:15
V-Guard Announces Big Idea 2026 Winners: IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIT BHU Varanasi Triumph
- •The 16th V-Guard Big Idea competition concluded successfully on September 26th, identifying emerging young talent in business and engineering fields.
- •Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, won first place in the Business Plan category, while Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi, secured the top spot in the Tech Design category.
- •The competition received over 3,500 team registrations, with 22 teams from 18 institutions advancing to the Grand Finale.
- •Winners in the Business Plan category received cash prizes of ’3 lakh, ’2 lakh, and ’1 lakh, and Tech Design winners received ’1.5 lakh, ’75,000, and ’50,000 for the top three positions.
- •Mithun K. Chittilappilly, Chairperson & Managing Director, V-Guard Industries Ltd., highlighted the platform's role in engaging with bright young minds and fostering innovation.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli won first place in the Business Plan category at the 16th edition of the V-Guard Big Idea 2026 competition.
The Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi secured the top spot in the Tech Design category.
The Business Plan competition was themed “V-Guard: Choices That Create Value” to drive stronger financial outcomes, while the Tech Design competition focused on reinventing core product categories like Stabilizers, Water Heaters, Kitchen Appliances, and developing AI-driven solutions.
