Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0 Debate Competition won by IIM Rohtak

Key facts

• Team LeBroom from IIM Rohtak won the Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0 organised by Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida.
• The 2026 theme was ‘Should Countries Prioritize Energy Independence to Ensure Global Energy Security Amid Rising Geopolitical Uncertainty?’
• The competition recorded 250+ registrations from premier business schools across India and offered a total prize pool of ₹60,000.
• 12 nations represented were the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Germany, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, Australia, the United States, and Japan.
• Finalists included IIM Udaipur, IIM Rohtak, BIMTECH, Shri Ram College of Commerce, IIT Patna, International Management Institute, FORE School of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, National Insurance Academy and NIA Pune.
• Team Magnus from FORE School of Management secured the second position and Team Strategy from Shri Ram College of Commerce became the second runners-up.
• The jury panel comprised Mr. Rajeev Kher, IAS Retd., Former Commerce Secretary, Government of India, and Mr. Sumanta Chaudhuri, IAS Retd., Principal Advisor, International Trade Policy, Confederation of Indian Industry.