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YBI Data Detective Challenge
Self-Paced National Competition for College Students

Data Detective Challenge

Can you find the hidden clues in Aarunya Renewables’ business data?
Understand the problem, complete the analysis, check your findings, submit your solution and compete for recognition.

For: B.Tech · BCA · MCA · BBA · MBA   |   Tools: Excel / Google Sheets

Join the Challenge
Aarunya Renewables workplace

How the Challenge Works

01

Understand the Problem

Study the company, business situation, stakeholders, products and challenge requirements. Clear Level 1 to earn the Participation Certificate.

02

Do the Work

Analyse the supplied Q3 business data independently using Excel or Google Sheets. Create calculations, charts and findings.

03

Check Your Solution

Use your completed working file to answer questions based on actual values, patterns and findings. Clear Level 2 to unlock submission.

04

Submit & Showcase

Submit your working file, charts, findings and recommendations. Strong work proceeds through Final Solution Evaluation for Merit and recognition.

Renewable energy company workplace

Meet Aarunya Renewables

Aarunya Renewables provides rooftop solar, solar-plus-battery and commercial solar solutions to residential, small-business and commercial customers across Indian cities.

Your challenge uses Q3 business data covering orders, customer types, products, regions, sales, discounts, costs, profit, installation status and customer ratings.

What You Can Earn

Participation Certificate

Earned after successfully clearing Level 1 — Understand the Problem.

Completion Certificate

Earned after clearing Level 2 and submitting a valid final solution.

Completion with Merit

Strong submitted solutions may receive Merit after Final Solution Evaluation. Outstanding work can also receive finalist, winner or showcase recognition.

Your Final Solution

Submit

  • Excel workbook or accessible Google Sheets link
  • At least 2 relevant charts
  • 3 key findings
  • 1 unusual observation
  • 2 practical recommendations

Final Solution Evaluation

Eligible submissions are evaluated for correctness, completeness, quality of charts/presentation, interpretation of findings and recommendations.

FAQ

Is the challenge self-paced?

Yes. Complete each unlocked stage at your own pace within the applicable challenge/season rules.

Can I use Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. This beginner challenge is designed for either Excel or Google Sheets.

When do I receive a Participation Certificate?

After you successfully clear Level 1 — Understand the Problem.

When do I receive the Completion Certificate?

After clearing Level 2 and submitting a valid final solution.

How is Merit decided?

Merit is based on Final Solution Evaluation of submitted work; it is not automatic.

Participation information, company/challenge disclosure and applicable terms should be displayed in the registration/terms area according to YBI Foundation policy.

Ready to Find the Hidden Clues?

Study the business. Work with the data. Check your findings. Submit your solution.

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