Cummins India Limited (“Cummins India”), a power solutions technology provider, announced the launch of REDEFINE 2025, the 8th edition of its flagship business school (B-school) case study competition. Designed to empower the next generation of business leaders, the competition invites students from 19 premier B-schools across India to solve real-world industry challenges and present innovative solutions.
Driving the Energy Shift: This Year’s Theme
The theme for REDEFINE 2025 — “From Backup to Backbone: Driving the Energy Shift” — reflects the industry’s evolving landscape, shaped by the rise of renewables, decarbonization, and shifting customer expectations. Participants will be challenged to conceptualize service-led models such as Energy-as-a-Service, renewable energy integration, and grid-connected solutions. These solutions aim to address changing energy needs in a sustainable, scalable, and impactful manner, helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future.
Building Future Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Anupama Kaul, Human Resources Leader, Cummins India, highlighted, “As a leading player in the power sector, Cummins is committed to investing in the future — and that begins with nurturing the next generation of leaders. REDEFINE 2025 serves as a transformative platform, empowering students to think critically and innovate solutions to tackle real-world challenges. We look forward to fresh perspectives and impactful ideas that will help drive the energy shift and strengthen the broader energy value chain.”
Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration
Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy Officer, Cummins India, emphasized, “At Cummins, we know innovation thrives on collaboration and the courage to challenge the status quo. Through REDEFINE, we aim to create a collaborative ecosystem where students can explore breakthrough solutions to today’s pressing challenges. By engaging with the brightest talent from India’s business schools, we aim to embed sustainable practices and accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, greener future.”
Competition Structure and Rewards
REDEFINE 2025 is open to bona fide first- and second-year students enrolled in flagship PGP, PGDM, PGDBM, or MBA programs. The competition will feature multiple rounds, culminating in a two-day grand finale at the Cummins India Office Campus in Pune, Maharashtra, on November 13–14, 2025. The winning team will receive a cash prize and an exclusive invitation to join Cummins India’s mentorship program, offering personalized guidance from company leaders to shape their future careers.
Strong Legacy and Expanding Reach
The previous edition, REDEFINE 2024, witnessed an overwhelming response, attracting 3,780 students across 1,260 teams from 18 leading institutions. The team from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune, emerged as the champions. IIM Tiruchirappalli secured the runner-up position.
Partner Institutions for REDEFINE 2025
The competition brings together top business schools from across the country, including:
- IIM Indore
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Mumbai
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Tiruchirappalli
- IIM Udaipur
- IIT Delhi
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi
- Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
- Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
- Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
- Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur
Inspiring Ideas, Accelerating Change
With REDEFINE 2025, Cummins India continues its mission to cultivate future leaders. These leaders will drive innovation and sustainability in the power sector. As per the press release, the competition challenges students to address real-world energy transition issues. It is helping shape a new generation of business leaders ready to transform the energy landscape and drive a sustainable future.
