IndiaStox Investment Research Hackathon

Format:

• Focus on Pre-IPO Stock Analysis to spark maximum interest.
• Participants submit entries via a structured Google Form.
• Required Fields (see IndiaStox Investment Research Report Template) below:
• Upload a full PDF research report.

Methodology:

• Each submission is reviewed by a panel of IndiaStox expert judges for review.
• Reviewers rate each entry on (scores are 0-10):
• Originality
• Depth of analysis
• Clarity
• Persuasiveness
• Final score = average of expert reviews
• Top-scoring entries win cash prizes.

Prizes:

• Total Prize Pool: ₹50,000

  • 1st Place: (₹20,000)
  • 2nd Place: (₹12,500)
  • 3rd Place: (₹10,000)
  • 4th Place:  (₹5,000)
  • 5th Place: (₹2,500)

Timeline:

• Begin accepting submissions: May 9, 2025
• Submissions due: June 7, 2025

IndiaStox is launching an investment research hackathon for a cash prize to inspire both in-depth investment research and creative, insight-driven content. These contests aim to engage the IndiaStox community, surface unique market insights, and highlight top contributors (“Gyaanis”) to help you get your voice heard. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills and win some cash!

IndiaStox Investment Research Report Template:

Cover Page;

• Report Title:
  (e.g., “₹RELIANCE: Positioned for a Breakout Amidst Energy Sector Rebound”)
• Author Name:
• Date of Submission:
• Affiliation (if any):
• Email / Contact Info:
• Buy/Sell/Neutral Recommendation:
• Price Target / Valuation (INR):

Executive Summary:

• 3–5 bullet points summarizing the core thesis, recommendation, key catalysts, and valuation rationale.
• Include valuation target and expected upside/downside % from estimated IPO valuation

Company Overview:

• Business Description:
  
  • Primary revenue drivers
  • Core products or services
  • Geographical presence

Investment Thesis:

• Clear and concise explanation of why this is a Buy/Sell
• Include any relevant macro, industry, or company-specific trends.
• Focus on 2–3 key pillars supporting your view.
• Competitive advantage/differentiation vs. peers

Catalysts:

• Upcoming events or developments that could impact stock performance (e.g., IPO date, earnings reports, new product launches, regulatory changes).
• Each catalyst should include expected timing and potential impact.

Valuation:

• Current valuation vs. peers or historical benchmarks.
• Methodology used: DCF, relative valuation (P/E, EV/EBITDA, etc.), sum-of-the-parts, etc.
• Sensitivity analysis (optional): how the valuation changes with key assumptions.

Risks:

• 2–3 key risks that could invalidate your thesis. (think: what could go wrong?)
• Should be company-specific or sectoral (e.g., regulatory, competition, execution risks).

Conclusion:

• Restate your investment thesis.
• Reaffirm your recommendation and time horizon.
• Optional: Add a conviction rating (High / Medium / Low).

Appendices (Optional):

• Charts, graphs, valuation models, and references.
• Source citations for any third-party data.