Global financial markets have never been more complex. Volatility, rapid information flow, and international interconnectivity make decision-making a real test of skill, patience, and intuition. While classroom learning provides foundational knowledge, students often step into their first jobs unprepared for the real-time pressures of trading floors. Recognising that traditional lectures alone cannot fully prepare students for fast-paced market realities, students from SVKM’s NMIMS took on the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2025, a month-long competition that replicates live market conditions for participants worldwide. Over five weeks, 2,695 university teams from across the globe competed, applying strategy, risk management, and portfolio construction in real time through Bloomberg Terminals.
The Challenge tested participants on live trading strategies, risk assessment, portfolio construction, and decision-making under real-time market pressures. NMIMS teams delivered a strong performance on the global leaderboard. Bombay Bulls, representing the Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics, Mumbai, secured Rank 40. Bull Riders, from the School of Business Management, Indore, finished at Rank 51, while Equilords, representing the Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, Navi Mumbai, achieved Rank 63, earning all three teams a place in the Global Top 100. Additionally, the NMIMS Hyderabad campus received a participation certificate and ranked 137th globally.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University, said,
“The Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge offers a rare opportunity for students to apply classroom concepts in a simulated yet realistic market environment. Performances like these reflect the growing emphasis on experiential learning across NMIMS schools and the ability of our students to think strategically, manage risk, and respond decisively under pressure.”
As Indian students increasingly engage with global platforms, performances at international competitions such as the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge underline the value of hands-on exposure in building market-ready talent. SVKM’s NMIMS continues to strengthen experiential learning frameworks that bridge academic knowledge with real-world financial markets.