About ZPL

The Zunavish (A Valentra Company) Premier League

ZPL 2025 isn’t just another campus competition.
It’s a national-level, fully virtual leadership simulation league — crafted to discover, challenge, and empower the next generation of People Leaders from BBA and MBA programs across India.

Formerly known as the People Premier League (PPL), this newly rebranded avatar comes back bigger, bolder, and sharper—now a flagship initiative by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) Consulting, with immersive gameplay, real-world business dilemmas, and storytelling-led leadership formats that simulate the dynamic role of PEOPLE in shaping the future of work.

This Year's Theme:

Crafting the next league
of people leaders.

ZPL People Image

ZPL is where critical thinking meets human insight, and where future people leaders learn not just to compete — but to lead with purpose, data, and empathy.

Why ZPL Matters

  • HR isn’t a support function — it’s the pulse of every modern business.
  • ZPL equips students to decode business dilemmas, respond to people crises, interpret culture signals, and use data to drive real-time decisions.
  • All while being mentored and judged by India’s leading people experts, CHROs, and talent strategists.

Who Can Participate

  • Open to BBA and MBA students (1st or 2nd year) from across India
  • Teams of 3 members
  • Multiple teams can participate from each college

League Structure: 3 Rounds + Grand Finale

Every round is conducted virtually, designed for accessibility, creativity, and real-world impact.

Round Format Focus
1. Decode the Culture Multiple Choice Questions Organizational values, culture interpretation
2. The Resilience Boardroom Scenario write-up or presentation Ethics, empathy, leadership under pressure
3. Views that Matter Audio-Video Submission Communication, POV, storytelling
flag  Finale Presentation / Debate Future of Work Showcase

Round Insights

  • Round 1: Decode the Culture
    Match fictional employee voices to values and culture themes.
    Skills: Culture decoding, pattern recognition, behavioral insight.
  • Round 2: The Resilience Boardroom
    Tackle ethical dilemmas and those value-based decision moments.
    Skills: Decision-making, business empathy, resilience under conflict.
  • Round 3: People Radar
    Analyze people data trends and propose people interventions.
    Skills: Data storytelling, strategic thinking, PEOPLE analytics.
The Grand Finale
  • Top 6 Teams will travel to Hyderabad on an All-Expenses-Paid trip for the finale
  • Jury of CHROs, Startup Founders & Academics
  • Live Simulation + Final Presentations
  • Theme: Build the Future of Work — Your Way
Round Insights Graphic

What's New in ZPL 2025

Simulations
>
Submissions

Analytics
+
Empathy
+
Winning Formula

People
Podcast
Format for
Originality

Pan-India
Coverage

Registrations open on
10th July 2025

Registration fees:
INR 499 per student

Includes GST

Innovation Meets Recognition: Your Ideas, Our Investment

  • 🏆 Winning: INR 2,00,000/-


  • 🥈 Runner 1: INR 1,00,000/-


  • 🥉 Runner 2: INR 50,000/-
Star Winner

Student Opportunities

  • Enhance Your HR Knowledge: Participate in quizzes and live case studies tackling current corporate challenges, sharpening your HR-related knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional Mentorship: Gain insights and guidance from experienced HR professionals who will mentor you throughout the competition.
  • Internships and Pre-Placement Opportunities: Compete for valuable internships and pre-placement interviews, offering a direct pathway to career advancement in the HR field.
  • Professional Development: Receive mentorship from Zunavish Consulting, preparing you to become a future leader in human resources.

Institutional Partnership Benefits at ZPL 2025

  • Real-World Learning for Students
    Provide your students with a platform to apply classroom concepts to real corporate challenges through quizzes, caselets, and interactive simulations designed by industry leaders.
  • Access to Professional Mentorship
    Students get paired with senior HR professionals and CXOs for guided mentorship throughout the event — a rare chance to receive insights, career guidance, and industry exposure.
  • Internship & Placement Pathways
    Enable your students to compete for live internship opportunities and pre-placement interviews, creating direct access to reputed organizations and progressive HR teams.
  • Academic-Industry Connect
    Establish strategic relationships with corporates and HR consulting firms, creating future avenues for guest lectures, research projects, and campus engagement.
  • Institutional Branding & Visibility
    Get your institution featured across event collaterals, stage mentions, website promotions, and social media — positioning your college as a hub for future-ready HR talent.
  • Faculty Participation & Recognition
    Nominate faculty to join the event as mentors, case advisors, or panel observers. Participating institutions will receive a Certificate of Academic Partnership and post-event acknowledgment.
  • National-Level Recognition
    Participating institutions will be featured in post-event reports distributed to corporates, giving your students and faculty recognition at a national level.

Throwback to Last Season

  • ✅ 600+ Students | 40+ Institutions | 30+ PEOPLE Leaders
  • ✅ Jury included leaders from Deloitte, Berkadia, and TCS
  • ✅ 1:1 mentoring, internship offers, and post-event exposure
  • ✅ Enthusiastic reviews from participants and faculty
ZPL Last Season Highlights
“We didn’t just compete—we grew.
ZPL taught us what the textbooks couldn’t.”
— Finalist Team 2024
“One of the best PEOPLE learning platforms I’ve seen in years.”
— Faculty, Top B-School

Testimonials from PPL Online Juries

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Hi Vinky,
Thank You for considering me as a juror for the case study evaluations. The case study topics were contemporary & relevant, the participants did research around the topic and came up with some innovative solutions. Being students, some of them suggested solutions that were so relevant to the business practices. It was a pleasure to go through the cases, problem statements and solutions – as a juror it was at times difficult to give a comparative score between the tearns.f'm sure competitions like this will bring the best out of the students and add to their capability of facing business realities very fast. I am happy to coach/mentor individuals/ groups of such participants to make them corporate career ready.You can think of adding this offering as one of your prizes – frn sure some other industry coaches/ mentors will also join the bandwagon.
Sanjeev Lohir
Chief Human Resources Officer, GBP Limited

Hi Vinky & Kiran,
Letme first thankyou for the opportunity, itwasan amazing experience
Please find below the testimonial let me knowif this works
I am honoured to have been a juror at this year's PPL. The experience was enriching, both professionally and personally. The overall organisation of the event was exemplary, with dear communication and seamless coordination throughout the judging process. The quality and relevance of the case studies presented were impressive, showcasing diverse, innovative ideas and practical solutions. It was evident that much thought and effort had gone into curating these case studies, which made the evaluation process both challenging and rewarding. I wish PPLa graat success", Vikram Khanna Vikram Khanna
Global Head of eLearning, Sahay

Absolutely my pleasure Kiran to be part of the PPLCheers & High five to the Team especially Vinky to the superlative coordination and curation Thank you Charmaine and Vinky for the super effective coordination, followup's and sending details Nidhi Lahoti
Nidhi Lahoti

Zunavish (A Valentra Company) ★★★★★
PPL – Students Testimonials


1. Moumita Halder, SIEM NAGPUR’25

Participating in the People Power Summit and the case study competition was an incredibly enriching experience. Engaging with seasoned HR professionals and industry leaders, especially during the fireside chats, offered powerful insights into the future of work. Competing with top B-schools from across the country was both thrilling and humbling. The case competition taught us valuable lessons in leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking — experiences we will carry forward in our careers. A special highlight was listening to SV Nathan sir, whose words left a lasting impact. We are truly grateful for the opportunity and will forever cherish the memories and learnings from this inspiring conclave.

2. Jeevan S, Christ University, Bengaluru

The People Premier League held by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was a completely different experience for me. I was able to build a lot of connections and network with Industry Professionals. Being the only Undergraduate Team on board, PPL helped me gain insights on building and advancing my career. Besides being a Finance Enthusiast, the competition helped me explore HR in a very unconventional way with a real-life approach to solving case studies. PPL is arguably one of my favourite business summit and fest in college life. The case studies offered also explored a wide range of HR domains. As a keen learner, PPL has helped me develop multiple skills beneficial for me and my career.

Moreover, the hospitality offered by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was tremendous. We faced zero hassles in accommodation, travel, and food.

Looking forward for more such experiences. Thank you

3. Komal Waghela, Symbiosis Institute of Management, Nagpur

The Zunavish (A Valentra Company) People Power Summit was truly one of a kind! I had the opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry stalwarts and learn a lot of new things.

I'm deeply grateful to all these remarkable leaders for sharing their wisdom and inspiring the next generation of HR professionals. Looking forward to applying these insights and contributing to the future of the people function.

The competition wasn't just a contest but a HR odessey, with each round pushing the boundaries of knowledge, strategy and quick thinking. Thank you, for holding such summit and giving the new minds the chance and opportunity to learn a variety of things.

4. Vignesh R (PC Included), MBA, Easwari Engineering College

A competitive event which never looked so thrilling! Also, a great gathering of amazing people. Networking at its best! Still afresh in my memory. The energy, the enthusiasm, and the connections made.. It's an experience I'll always treasure.

5. Sangameswaran I, Easwari Engineering College

I had a wonderful experience at the Zunavish (A Valentra Company) event! It was engaging, well-organized, and filled with insightful sessions that helped me learn more about real-world applications and sharpen my skills. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to network and collaborate with like-minded peers. It was truly an inspiring and memorable experience, would love to hear back from you if there are any other competitions like this thank you so much for the greatest memory of my college life.

6. Arya Bhattacharyya, XLRI Jamshedpur, Programme is PGDHRM

Dear Zunavish (A Valentra Company) Team,
Here's my testimonial for the PPL event:
The team at Zunavish (A Valentra Company) made the PPL an unforgettable experience which not only gave a chance to my team and I to present our ideas to an audience of various eminent personalities, but also gave us a platform to network and learn from various leaders. The event featured impeccable management of different aspects, starting from the lodging and travel, to the competition and guest sessions. Needless to say, it was a great learning opportunity for all of us, and the team at Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was supportive throughout. I look forward to such events in the future and wish Zunavish (A Valentra Company) the very best for their future endeavours.

7. Ruthvik Rao Teerupolu, Batch of 2025 (PGDM-HRM), XLRI Jamshedpur

Hi Vinky ma'am,
Apologies for the delay. PFB the testimonial:
Attending the People Premier League was an incredible experience. The competition was both challenging and engaging, pushing us to think creatively and collaborate effectively as a team. Winning was a proud moment, but more importantly, it was a valuable learning opportunity. Zunavish (A Valentra Company) were exceptional hosts, organizing the event in a fun, dynamic, and well-structured manner. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the competition and are truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an exciting event.
Thanks again for the great opportunity ma'am.

8. Vaishnavi Sharque, XIME Bangalore

Participating in the People Premier League was a truly enriching experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of challenges from analytical case studies to fast-paced HR quizzes. The event helped me sharpen my problem-solving, research, and presentation skills while working collaboratively with my teammates under pressure. What stood out the most was the exposure to real-time HR scenarios and the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. I’m grateful for the platform that allowed me to grow both personally and professionally.

9. Rutuparna Patra, SIBM Hyderabad

People Premier League by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was truly an amazing experience. The event beautifully blended fun, creativity, and HR insights, making it both engaging and enriching. From the energy of the participants to the thoughtful execution, every moment was memorable. Hats off to the team for pulling off such a fantastic event!

10. Aarnavi Bhamre, MAHE Manipal

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the People Premier League, a national-level HR competition organised by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) Consultancy in Hyderabad. I feel honoured that our team made it to the top 16 finalists.

Attending the seminar in Hyderabad was an eye-opening and enriching experience. We had the chance to interact with some of the most inspiring global HR leaders and gained invaluable insights that will stay with me throughout my career.

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Kiran and Ms. Shikha, who were constant sources of support and encouragement—their guidance meant a lot to me.

I’m deeply grateful to Zunavish (A Valentra Company) for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and look forward to being a part of more such empowering events in the future!

11. Srishti Agarwal, XLRI - Jamshedpur

Dear Team,
Thank you for the chance to share my thoughts with you about the PPL-In a B-school program, students are quite used to participating in a variety of case competitions but the PPL organized by Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was one of its kind. It was challenging, entertaining, insightful and fun- all at the same time. The Zunavish (A Valentra Company) team was welcoming and accommodated all the participants very well. We got to meet a lot of experts from the industry as well. Overall, it was a great experience and I definitely look forward to the future editions that Zunavish (A Valentra Company) will come up with.
Thanks and Regards

12. Ramya S, Easwari Engineering College

I had an amazing time at the Zunavish (A Valentra Company) event! Everything was so well put together, from the engaging sessions to the smooth organization. The workshops and talks really opened my eyes to how things work in the real world, and I could feel my skills leveling up with every session. One of the highlights for me was connecting with so many like-minded people—it felt great to collaborate and exchange ideas. Honestly, it was one of the most inspiring and unforgettable experiences of my college life. I’d love to be a part of more events like this in the future—thank you for such a meaningful memory!

13. Poojitha, Christ University

Zunavish (A Valentra Company) was one of the best and most organized competitions I have attended.
The cases were extremely well thought out and helped us learn a lot and develop an interest in it even if we weren't from the HR background.
We were able to network with a lot of great leaders and that added on to the whole experience Of course, the stay and the food and the whole event was marvelous, we're extremely happy we got the opportunity to win some money while having a fabulous enriching time.

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ZUNAVISH (A Valentra Company) CONSULTING

Zunavish (A Valentra Company) is a leading PEOPLE transformation and leadership development firm with a presence across India and the UAE. We partner with companies and campuses to build future-ready, people-first ecosystems.

Registrations Open On

10th July 2025

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ZPL 2025

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Email: vinky.vijain@zunavish.com
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