“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal.” Thomas Jefferson
The annual Inter-School Commerce Festival, ComAstitva 2025, was held on 15 November 2025, at Delhi Public R.K. Puram. The event was organised by the collaborative efforts of the Commerce and Economics Departments. The festival featured both online and offline competitions, designed to inspire young minds and foster creative thinking. Students from 15 schools across Delhi/ NCR showcased their entrepreneurial skills and business acumen through the variety of competitions organised during the festival.
ComAstitva provided students with an opportunity to hone their business acumen by engaging Commerce and Economics students of Classes XI and XII in a series of challenging competitions, enabling them to gain deeper insights into the world of commerce. The events of the fest served as a vibrant showcase of creativity, strategic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, offering participants an ideal platform to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
The ONLINE COMPETITIONS were as follows:
- JEST IN TIME
Creativity and economics were combined in this event as students were instructed to draw caricatures depicting and explaining an economics concept. The event challenged the students’ abilities to blend their imagination with economic principles. This event was judged by Mr. Pushpendra Kumar Rana and Mr. Amit Mehrotra.
- THE BIG PICTURE
This was a video podcast competition in which students talked about the leadership strategies, tactics and principles of Chanakya Niti and how they can be applied to modern businesses. It was judged by Mr. Puneet Arora and Dr. Nisha Bamel.
- COMIC COINS
In this competition, participants chose from a variety of thought provoking topics and illustrated them in humorous and creative ways by creating their own comic strips. The event was judged by Ms. Neeti Banga.
- DEBIT DUETS AND CREDIT CHORUS – THE ACCOUNTING JINGLE JAM
Music met accounting as students performed their own original jingles, explaining the differences between debit and credit through clever lyricism. The performances were judged by Professor Ritu Sarpa.
- LENS AND LINES
This was a visual storytelling competition judged by Dr. Sonal Babbar. In this, participants captured the social element of the business environment through visual storytelling. By compiling original photographs into montages, students explored how enterprises impact communities, lifestyles and human connections.
- COMMERCE CANVAS
This was a business competition in which aspiring and budding business enthusiasts were invited to create a poster that explained a business concept or phenomenon in a creative, engaging and informative way. The competition was judged by Dr. Shruti Mathur.
The ON-SITE EVENTS consisted of the following:
- ECONOMIC QUEST
This competition, judged by Dr. Aastha Ajuja and Ms. Suchika Gupta, immersed students in an exciting economic strategy simulation, challenging them to anticipate market trends and make sharp, impactful decisions.
- PLANET VS PROFIT – THE ACCOUNTANT’S DILEMMA
In this event, students traversed through the various aspects of ethical and financial decision-making, exploring the tricky balance between sustainability and profitability in a way that mirrored real-world business dilemmas. The event was judged by Dr. Amit Kumar and Dr. Neeraj Sehrawat.
- BIZVERSE
This event transformed the fest into a bustling virtual business universe, where participants built thriving enterprises from scratch, demonstrating creativity, strategy and entrepreneurial flair. It was judged by Dr Monika Bansal, Dr. Tarunika Jain Agarwal and Dr. Anisha.
Together, these events celebrated innovation, critical thinking and the spirit of competition, making the fest truly unforgettable.
The Valedictory Ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the honoured guests: Ms. Stephanie Orfila – Attachée for Cooperation in Education at the Institut Français, Embassy of France in India; Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani – founder of Info Edge India Ltd; Dr. Rajram Yadav – the Deputy General Manager at the Delhi Metro and Guest Faculty at the Central Translation Bureau; Ms. Gaurie Dwivedi – journalist, author and classical dancer; along with the Principal, Mr. Anil Kumar; the Vice Principal, Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal. It was followed by a presentation of a melodious French song by the students, after which a vibrant Spanish dance performance showcased the global ethos of the fest, captivating the audience with its energy and elegance. An Indian folk song was also presented by the school choir.
During his address, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, highlighted the need for curiosity and a spirit of enquiry in students of all ages, affirming that DPS R.K. Puram continually nurtures these qualities through dedication and divine grace. He urged students to make the most of opportunities to learn from stalwarts and remain resilient. He also congratulated all the participants and thanked the Vice Principals and Headmistress for their tireless efforts.
Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge India Ltd, during his address, reflected on his association with the school and stressed on inculcating in students the values of commitment, curiosity, good company and giving back to the community. Ms. Stephanie Orfila, Attachée for Cooperation in Education at the Institut Français, Embassy of France in India, praised the outstanding performances she witnessed during the event. She also highlighted how multilingualism expands horizons and builds bridges across cultures.
The much awaited prize distribution ceremony commenced thereafter and the winners were felicitated. The event concluded with the vote of thanks and the rendition of the National Anthem. Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram and Delhi Public School, Faridabad were declared the overall winners.
RESULTS:
| OVERALL WINNERS |
| DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, R.K. PURAM DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, FARIDABAD |
| JEST IN TIME | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS R.K.Puram; Salwan Public School, Gurugram |
| SECOND | DPS Noida |
| THIRD | ORCHIDS International School |
| Most Creative Artwork | DPS Indirapuram |
| THE BIG PICTURE | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS Indirapuram |
| SECOND | DPS Mathura Road |
| THIRD | DPS R.K. Puram; Cambridge Foundation School |
| Most Thought Provoking Award | DPS Noida |
| COMIC COINS | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS Faridabad |
| SECOND | OPG World School |
| THIRD | DPS R.K. Puram; DPS Sushant Lok |
| DEBIT DUETS AND CREDIT CHORUS – THE ACCOUNTING JINGLE JAM | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS Indrapuram |
| SECOND | DPS R.K.Puram; ORCHIDS International School |
| THIRD | Amity International School |
| LENS AND LINES | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS Indrapuram |
| SECOND | KIIT World School |
| THIRD | DPS R.K. Puram; DPS Sushant Lok |
| COMMERCE CANVAS | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS Sushant Lok |
| SECOND | DPS R.K. Puram; DPS Vasant Kunj |
| THIRD | Sanskriti School |
| ECONOMIC QUEST | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | OPG World School |
| SECOND | DPS Noida |
| THIRD | DPS Mathura Road |
| Stakeholder’s Voice Award | DPS Faridabad |
| PLANET VS PROFIT- THE ACCOUNTANT’S DILEMMA | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | DPS R.K. Puram; DPS Faridabad |
| SECOND | DPS Sushant Lok |
| THIRD | KIIT World School |
| BIZVERSE | |
| POSITION | SCHOOL |
| FIRST | Cambridge Foundation School |
| SECOND | DPS Indirapuram |
| THIRD | DPS Vasant Kunj |