Jamshedpur,
November 2025 : XLRI Jamshedpur, India’s oldest and one of its most
prestigious business schools, successfully concluded the 26th edition of
Ensemble Valhalla, its flagship cultural, sports and management festival,
held from 15–17 November 2025. Upholding XLRI’s 76-year legacy of
excellence, leadership and vibrant campus life, this year’s theme “Crescendo
of Dreams” unfolded across three days of high-spirited competition,
creativity and camaraderie.
The fest witnessed
an impressive footfall with 849 contingents from leading institutions
including IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kolkata, XIMB, XIM University, XISS, BIT Sindri,
BIT Mesra and AIM Kolkata, making it one of the most diverse and
energetic editions to date.
Highlights Across
Three Days
Day 1: Culture,
Competition & High-Energy Performances
The festival opened
with vibrant events such as Nukkad Natak, Natyanjali and Aakarshan,
setting the cultural tone. Management flagships: The Next Gen Leader, Circus
Maximus, Strategikon, War of Wits, Helios and Tech Tack kicked off
simultaneously.
Sports fixtures in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Carrom, Chess and
Cricket brought early morning momentum.
The evening witnessed a laughter-filled performance by Kaustubh Agarwal,
followed by XLRI’s home band Bodhi Tree, and a pulsating Red Bull DJ
Night on the JLT Lawn.
Day 2: Power-Packed
Artistic & Sporting Prowess
Cultural favourite Machaayenge,
judged by Kalyan Bhowmick and Mistu Mukherjee, captivated
audiences.
Sports events expanded with Futsal, Frisbee, Pool, Powerlifting, Tennis,
Throwball, Table Tennis and Volleyball, drawing competitive teams
from across campuses.
The evening crescendo featured a soulful performance by Devenderpal Singh,
followed by an electrifying DJ act by Lost Stories, keeping the Tata
Auditorium roaring late into the night.
Day 3: Finals,
Victories & a Grand Musical Finale
The final day
hosted Raagalya, along with culmination rounds of sports across
categories.
XLRI emerged as the overall sports champion with 26 points,
followed by IIM Ranchi (18 points) and XIMB (14 points). Several
institutes including AIM, IIFT Kolkata and XIM University secured podium
finishes.
The festival drew to a spectacular close with a high-octane performance by Bollywood
icon Sunidhi Chauhan, whose concert lit up the XLRI Football Ground and
delivered the perfect finale to Ensemble Valhalla 2025. Around 9000 music
lovers danced to the tune of Sunidhi at her electrifying performance.
Convenors’ Note
Yashvir Brar and
Dhruvi Nagpal, Convenors from the PGDBM 2024–26 batch, shared:
“Ensemble Valhalla 2025 was more than a fest – it was a celebration of passion,
grit and the spirit of XLRI. This year, we didn’t just host events an artists;
we created moments that will stay with us long after the lights went out. We
had a dream of making this fest one of the biggest in India and we are very
close to achieving that.”
A Legacy Continued
With its seamless
blend of culture, sports and management prowess, Ensemble Valhalla 2025
reaffirmed XLRI’s standing as a pioneer in holistic education, shaping
leaders who embody excellence, integrity and the spirit of “For the Greater
Good”