IIM Ranchi Wins Cummins India’s REDEFINE 2025 Case Competition

18 Nov 2025 CW Team

Centred on the theme “From Backup to Backbone: Driving the Energy Shift,” the competition invited students to propose innovative, sustainable solutions addressing challenges across the energy value chain. This year’s edition saw strong participation, with 6,453 students forming 2,151 teams from 19 leading B-schools nationwide. After multiple evaluation rounds, six finalist teams advanced to the grand finale hosted at Cummins India Office Campus, Pune.

The two-day finale included leadership interactions, networking sessions and guided tours of the Cummins Technical Center India (CTCI) and the Kothrud Engine Plant (KEP). Finalists presented to a distinguished jury and took part in a live voting round by Cummins employees. As part of a parallel social media challenge, all teams created short introduction videos for LinkedIn, with IIM Ranchi’s entry attracting the highest engagement.

Anupama Kaul, Human Resources Leader, Cummins India, said, " REDEFINE celebrates the power of young minds to challenge conventions and think beyond boundaries. I am incredibly proud of the talent, creativity and problem-solving spirit demonstrated by the participants. Their ideas are bold, practical and rooted in purpose and responsibility. It’s inspiring to see how these young changemakers are addressing real-world energy challenges with remarkable intent and innovation. Nurturing next-gen talent is integral to Cummins India’s commitment to powering a stronger, more sustainable future for all.”

Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy Officer, Cummins India, added, "Each year, REDEFINE offers us a front-row view into how the next generation bridges real-world challenges with academic excellence. This year, participants displayed remarkable strategic thinking and a nuanced understanding of how to build a resilient, future-ready business model. We were particularly impressed by their ability to combine innovation with practicality. Congratulations to all the winning teams and participants for their incredible efforts and outstanding performances.”

The jury panel included senior leaders from Cummins India: Srinivasa Raghavan, Executive Director – Engineering and Chief Technical Officer; Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader; and Sachin Simant, Director – Strategy, Product Planning and Digital, Power Systems Business Unit.

Ahead of the finale, Cummins India hosted leadership sessions and quizzes to help teams understand the company’s mission and the changing energy landscape.

The six finalist teams were:

1. GASx3 – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi

2. Dynamic Dreamers – Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

3. Crow – Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

4. Visioners – Indian School of Business, Mohali

5. Team 7 – Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli

6. Ninja Turtles – Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Cummins India has concluded the eighth edition of its flagship B-school case study competition, REDEFINE 2025, with Team Crow from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi winning the top honour. The team received the winner’s trophy and cash prize, while Team Visioners from the Indian School of Business, Mohali was declared runner-up. IIM Ranchi also secured victory in the event’s social media contest.Centred on the theme “From Backup to Backbone: Driving the Energy Shift,” the competition invited students to propose innovative, sustainable solutions addressing challenges across the energy value chain. This year’s edition saw strong participation, with 6,453 students forming 2,151 teams from 19 leading B-schools nationwide. After multiple evaluation rounds, six finalist teams advanced to the grand finale hosted at Cummins India Office Campus, Pune.The two-day finale included leadership interactions, networking sessions and guided tours of the Cummins Technical Center India (CTCI) and the Kothrud Engine Plant (KEP). Finalists presented to a distinguished jury and took part in a live voting round by Cummins employees. As part of a parallel social media challenge, all teams created short introduction videos for LinkedIn, with IIM Ranchi’s entry attracting the highest engagement.Anupama Kaul, Human Resources Leader, Cummins India, said, REDEFINE celebrates the power of young minds to challenge conventions and think beyond boundaries. I am incredibly proud of the talent, creativity and problem-solving spirit demonstrated by the participants. Their ideas are bold, practical and rooted in purpose and responsibility. It’s inspiring to see how these young changemakers are addressing real-world energy challenges with remarkable intent and innovation. Nurturing next-gen talent is integral to Cummins India’s commitment to powering a stronger, more sustainable future for all.”Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy Officer, Cummins India, added, Each year, REDEFINE offers us a front-row view into how the next generation bridges real-world challenges with academic excellence. This year, participants displayed remarkable strategic thinking and a nuanced understanding of how to build a resilient, future-ready business model. We were particularly impressed by their ability to combine innovation with practicality. Congratulations to all the winning teams and participants for their incredible efforts and outstanding performances.”The jury panel included senior leaders from Cummins India: Srinivasa Raghavan, Executive Director – Engineering and Chief Technical Officer; Jameson Mendonca, Power Generation Business Leader; and Sachin Simant, Director – Strategy, Product Planning and Digital, Power Systems Business Unit.Ahead of the finale, Cummins India hosted leadership sessions and quizzes to help teams understand the company’s mission and the changing energy landscape.The six finalist teams were:1. GASx3 – Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi2. Dynamic Dreamers – Indian Institute of Management, Shillong3. Crow – Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi4. Visioners – Indian School of Business, Mohali5. Team 7 – Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli6. Ninja Turtles – Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

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