Mumbai: Students from the School of Business Management, NMIMS, Mumbai, showcased their innovative thinking and strategic problem-solving skills at Asian Paints CANVAS 2026, securing the Campus Winner and Runner-Up positions. Their solutions addressed key challenges in waterproofing services and delivery, demonstrating how business strategy can translate into practical, customer-centric solutions.
Team The Game Theory, comprising Akshat Prabhakar Choudhary, Maitreyee Agarwal and Vanshika Chowdhary, secured the Campus Winner title. The team reimagined waterproofing as more than just a product by integrating smart diagnosis, expert application and after-sales service into a comprehensive offering. Their approach focused on delivering reliable, long-lasting protection for homes and projects through an end-to-end service model.
Team The GSI, comprising Girish Purushwani, Ivish Choudhary and Shweta Mehta, secured the Runner-Up position. The team proposed an asset-light orchestration model for Asian Paints to provide risk-assessed, viable solutions for waterproofing services. Their approach explored a service delivery model focused on assessing risks and identifying practical, feasible solutions to address customer needs.
Both teams demonstrated the ability to analyse business challenges, develop innovative strategies and propose solutions that address customer needs while creating business value. Their achievements highlight the importance of experiential learning in management education, where students apply classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios.
The accomplishment reflects the students’ analytical capabilities, collaborative spirit and commitment to developing practical solutions to contemporary business challenges. NMIMS School of Business Management congratulates both teams on their achievement at Asian Paints CANVAS 2026.
