If there is one thing that defines the vibrant student culture at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), it is the ability to blend rigorous academics with real world hustle. Following in the grand tradition of Pune’s most iconic college fests, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell) of the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) is back with its flagship event, E Day 2026.
Set to take place on February 5th, E Day isn’t just a festival, it’s a living, breathing laboratory for the next generation of business leaders.
More Than Just a Fair
The presence of established corporate partners like Baskin Robbins, Budhani Bros, Campus Times, Bee Urban, Klyra Family Salon, and Irbinor suggests that this isn’t just a student hobby, it’s an event where corporate Pune keeps an eye out for rising talent. The message on the poster is clear, “Visit. Explore. Support Student Ventures.” It is an invitation to the public to play a role in the growth of a budding entrepreneur.
The campus transforms into a bustling marketplace featuring:
- Gourmet and Street Eats: From innovative fusion snacks to refreshing beverages and handcrafted coolers, the food stalls are the heart of the event.
- Handicrafts and Art: Student led ventures showcasing everything from sustainable decor to personalized accessories.
- Interactive Games: Booths designed not just for fun, but as experiments in consumer engagement and gamified marketing.
Igniting Future Brands
The highlight of this year’s E Day is the official product launch by ED Ignite, a premier initiative of the ED Cell specifically designed to transition student ideas from prototypes to profitable businesses. This year, the spotlight is on a diverse range of eco conscious and artisanal ventures.
Attendees can look forward to the debut of intricate hand crocheted fashion, professional fine art paintings, and a unique culinary experience featuring self grown mushroom dishes, a testament to the rising interest in urban farming among management students.
These aren’t just student projects, they are the first official commercial steps for brands nurtured under the ED Ignite umbrella.
Event Snapshot
- Event: E Day 2026
- Host: Entrepreneurship Development Cell, PUMBA
- Date: February 5, 2026
- Time: 09:00 AM onwards
- Venue: DMS PUMBA Campus, SPPU, Pune 411007
- Highlights: Food stalls, beverages, handicrafts, games, and fashion lifestyle
As Pune continues to solidify its reputation as a startup hub, events like E Day provide the necessary sandbox for students to fail, learn, and eventually succeed in the real world.
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