PiE: People Interested in Economics, is the official Economics Club of IIM Udaipur, dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of economics among future managers. Recognizing the importance of economics across all industries and functions, PiE aims to help students develop a broad, informed worldview that will aid in making effective business decisions through engaging publications, activities and events among the IIMU community.
The club achieves this by promoting interactive, shared learning experiences, and encouraging members to actively engage with economic concepts. With a vision to become the top economics club among Indian B-schools, PiE upholds values of Clan culture, Excellence, Consistency, Transparency, and Teamwork in all its initiatives. Through these principles, PiE works towards its mission of building a solid foundation in economics for aspiring managers.
Every week, the club curates and analyzes pressing global issues across diverse fields, from economics and finance to technology, geopolitics, and social policy, producing a "Video of the Week" (VoW). Each video is carefully crafted to provide a snapshot of key events, trends, and perspectives, allowing students to stay informed about major developments worldwide without overwhelming their busy schedules.
"Ecodose" is a weekly newsletter that keeps the student community tuned into the latest economic trends and developments. Each edition presents a well-balanced selection of national and international news, covering impactful micro- and macro-economic shifts. Circulated campus-wide, Ecodose provides an accessible snapshot of essential updates from around the globe, ensuring students stay informed about the ever-evolving economic landscape.
Through its engaging weekly series, Piece of PiE (PoP), shared on Instagram, PiE demystifies complex economic concepts in a way that is both enjoyable and easy to grasp. Each post in the PoP series breaks down topics ranging from inflation and market dynamics to the nuances of fiscal policies and global trade, using clear explanations, relatable examples, and visually appealing graphics.
Ecoshots is a weekly Instagram carousel presented by PiE. It offers in-depth analysis of economic events, activities, and concepts that we encounter in our daily lives. Designed to bridge theory with real-world relevance, Ecoshots helps our student community to grasp the nuances of economics in a concise and engaging format.
The annual economics magazine of IIM Udaipur, published by PiE, is unveiled each year at Solaris, IIM Udaipur’s prestigious management fest. This publication features thought-provoking articles on current economic issues, contributed by distinguished academicians and students from leading business schools nationwide.
Antardrishti is one of India's most renowned annual economic summits hosted annually by PiE during Solaris, the annual management fest of IIM Udaipur. It aims to promote the synthesis of ideas and insightful exchanges between industry and academia by engaging in discussions on the latest issues in the world of economics. It provides an opportunity to discuss India’s contemporary macroeconomic factors and their interplay with global economic and financial situations. The summit consists of thought-provoking insights by guest speakers coming from national and International Banking Institutions and Regulatory Bodies, having panel discussions and open house sessions with them. So far, eminent personalities from RBI, World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, Deutsche Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Nomura, Kotak Institutional Equities, and HDFC Bank have graced the occasion.
The need to take extraordinary measures in these challenging times calls for analyzing macro and micro-economic trends in the Indian economy and predictions to strategize well for the future. Along this line of thinking, the theme for Antardrishti 2023-24 has been chosen as ‘Carbon Pricing and the Road to Net Zero’ and the theme for Antardrishti 2024-2025 is ‘India as the Change Maker of Global Economic Policies.’
Vaad-Vivad - Debate Competition
Vaad-Vivad is an annual inter-college debate competition conducted under the flagship management festival of IIM Udaipur, Solaris. The purpose of the debate is to develop ideas, discussion, and significant arguments supporting and opposing a pre-specified economic topic. Students from top B-schools across the country participate and test their understanding of economics and current affairs.
It is an Online business simulation game competition. The competition aims to let participants put their economics knowledge to use and compete with some of the best minds across the country. The event witnesses participation from multiple B-schools and UG colleges/universities from across the country.
Budget quiz is conducted every year after the release of the Union Budget. The quiz aims to encourage students to be aware of the budget and how it is different from the current scenario. Students from various B-schools participate in testing their knowledge.
A bi-annual Economics quiz, organized in July and November by ‘People interested in Economics -PiE’ in the mess. It is conducted to test the participants' economics knowledge and encourage students to stay updated about economic affairs
Model SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Summit is conducted in the month of March. It aims to simulate the proceedings and discussions of the actual SAARC Summit, providing participants with a platform to engage in diplomacy, negotiation, and collaboration on issues pertinent to the South Asian region.
PiE invited brilliant minds to share their unique perspectives through a captivating 1-minute video that was featured on PiE's Instagram handle. This was conducted during Republic Day of 2024 to reflect on the incredible journey of the Indian Economy over the past 75 years since Independence.
The club organizes workshops for students to help them prepare for the summer internship and final placements.
Each year, we host a Union Budget discussion led by an expert speaker who breaks down the budget's key aspects and addresses students' questions on its economic impact, helping them grasp its relevance and effects on the economy.
