Call For Applications: The Capital Tank: 1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026
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25 Dec 2025 10:24 AM IST
The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal has announced, “The Capital Tank: 1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026”, scheduled to be held on 4th and 5th April 2026 at the NLIU Bhopal campus. The competition warmly invites students, professionals, academicians, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, including law, management, finance, and public policy, to participate in this unique investment simulation. Participants will step into the role of startup founders, develop investment and funding strategies, and pitch their ideas before a distinguished panel of experts from law, finance, investment, and academia.
About CFMRS
The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) is an academic centre at NLIU Bhopal dedicated to promoting informed engagement with issues relating to financial markets, financial governance, and regulatory systems. The Centre focuses on research, dialogue, and capacity-building at the intersection of law, finance, and public policy.
About the Competition
CFMRS, NLIU Bhopal is organising “The Capital Tank: 1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026”, to be held on 4th and 5th April 2026 at the NLIU Bhopal campus. The Capital Tank is an investment simulation inspired by Shark Tank India. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of concepts relating to investment analysis, valuation, startup funding, and regulatory compliance. The competition provides participants with structured exposure to investment decision-making from legal and financial perspectives. The event will be conducted over two days:
· Day 1 will consist of interactive learning sessions on investment, valuation, funding mechanisms, and relevant legal and regulatory considerations, conducted by professionals from finance and corporate law.
· Day 2 will feature an investment challenge where participants, acting as founders of fictional startups, will pitch before a panel of judges comprising investors, corporate lawyers, financial experts, and academicians.
Important Dates
o Registration Opens: 15 December 2025
o Registration Closes: 20 February 2026
o Shortlisting of participants (CV-based selection): 22 February 2026
o Sharing of case material with shortlisted candidates: 1 March 2026
o Submission of the Dossier: 25 March 2026
o Event Dates: 04–05 April 2026
o Mode & Venue: Offline at National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Registration Process and Eligibility
The competition is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as academicians, scholars, practitioners, researchers, consultants, and policymakers from across India. Participants may register individually or in teams of up to three members. Registration is to be completed through the following link: https://forms.gle/V2KzcBMzAKK416T6A
Shortlisting of participants will be carried out on the basis of CV evaluation. Further details regarding confirmation of participation, submission requirements, and payment of the registration fee will be communicated to shortlisted teams. The registration fee shall be payable only after shortlisting and will cover accommodation and other expenses related to participation in the event.
Further details are provided in the attached event brochure.
Problem Structure
Participants will receive detailed study material and case files prior to the competition. The case files will be based on a fictional startup seeking capital for business expansion and market growth. Participants will be required to evaluate the position of the startup and devise appropriate investment and funding strategies to support its scale and long-term development. These strategies may include raising additional capital, securing investment along with strategic expertise, or exploring market-based options such as an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or Offer for Sale (OFS), among other viable funding mechanisms. For further details, please refer to the official event brochure.
Prize Money
- Winner: ₹15,000
- First Runner-Up: ₹7,000
- Second Runner-Up: ₹3,000
In addition to the above, internship opportunities and subscription packages will be announced shortly for deserving participants.
Contact Us
For any queries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to:
Sakshi Sharma (Convenor, CFMRS) at +91 84619 26245
Aditi Srivastava (Co-Convenor, CFMRS) at +91 93112 91900
Alternatively, you may write to us at cfmrs@nliu.ac.in with the subject line: “Query: The Capital Tank – 1st NLIU–CFMRS Investment Challenge, 2026”
Brochure
Link to the Brochure: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13JIvm6SJ_5N3mEWS7h4o5u2zJNSWB5VB?usp=sharing
The organisers look forward to enthusiastic participation and to hosting participants at the NLIU Bhopal campus for an intellectually enriching and memorable event.