Analytics Club: SCMHRD Pune

Analytics Club

The Analytics Club at SCMHRD is a student-driven body that bridges the gap between academia and industry by fostering a culture of data-driven thinking, analytical problem-solving, and innovation.

Founded in 2015, the club was built with the vision of creating a platform where students can explore the evolving world of Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Intelligence, while understanding their real-world business applications. In an era where data powers every strategic decision, the club enables students to transform information into insights and insights into impact.

As Peter Sondergaard rightly said:
“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.”

‘Artificial General Intelligence will be the most powerful tool humanity has ever created.’ – Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind.

At SCMHRD Analytics Club, we believe the future belongs to those who can analyze better, decide smarter, and lead stronger.

Our Objectives

• To build an interactive learning ecosystem that equips SCMHRD students with strong analytical capabilities, data-backed decision-making skills, and exposure to the latest advancements in Analytics and AI.
• We aim to bridge classroom concepts with industry application by fostering collaboration between students, faculty, academia, and corporate leaders.
• Our mission is to prepare future managers who can solve business challenges through the power of data, technology, and strategic thinking.

Commencement of MBA (BA) Programme

In June 2017, SCMHRD commenced the academic year for its inaugural batch of the MBA (Business Analytics) programme – a two-year, full-time residential programme designed to meet the growing demand for data-driven managerial talent.

With the increasing availability of data, management decisions today are no longer based solely on intuition but are strengthened by analytical evidence and actionable insights.

Tools and techniques that were once limited to statisticians are now becoming core managerial capabilities, enabling businesses to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and make smarter decisions.

Our Initiatives

Building analytical thinking through flagship events, competitions, and knowledge-sharing.

• AIspire: AI-focused lectures & workshops
• Colloquium: Annual flagship event featuring panel discussions with industry leaders
• Fidlatica: National-level quiz & case competition
• Avenir: Finale platform for case presentations
• Analytics Lens: Knowledge-sharing on emerging trends

AIspire 2025

AIspire 2025 brought the SCMHRD community together to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in business. Through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops, the initiative fostered curiosity, innovation, and practical understanding of AI-driven business transformation.

Colloquium 2025

The flagship annual event of the Analytics Club, Colloquium 2025, brought together industry leaders for guest lectures, fireside chats, and panel discussions centered on the theme: “Beyond Algorithms: People, Personalization & the Analytics Advantage.”

The event offered valuable perspectives on how analytics is shaping business transformation and strategic decision-making.

Fidlatica & Avenir 2025

Fidlatica is the club’s flagship national-level case study competition that brings together top analytical minds from premier B-schools across India. Structured across StratEdge, MLtiverse, and Datagraphy, the competition challenges participants to solve real-world business problems through strategy, analytics, and storytelling. Finalists present their solutions at Avenir, the grand finale, in collaboration with industry partners such as Tata Technologies, Tata CLiQ, and Caplexus Capital. Fidlatica 10.0 marks the latest chapter in the competition’s journey.

Beyond Campus

With an active online presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Unstop, the club continues to engage with analytics enthusiasts across and beyond SCMHRD.

Through initiatives like Analytics Lens, we aim to build a community that learns, shares, and grows together in the ever-evolving world of Analytics and AI.