Chennai, August 24, 2026: As Chennai celebrated its 387th anniversary during Madras Week, the Madras Quiz for Schools and Madras Quiz (Open) 2026, presented by the Murugappa Group and conducted by renowned quizmaster Dr Sumanth C Raman, were held today at Victoria Public Hall. The twin quizzes attracted 166 teams from across the city, transforming the iconic venue into a vibrant celebration of Chennai’s history, heritage, culture, and spirit.
Madras Quiz for Schools
Eighty-Eight school teams from across Chennai participated in the Madras Quiz for Schools. In a closely contested final, K L Dheeraj and Ramesh Krishna S from PSBB, K.K. Nagar emerged winners of the Madras Quiz for Schools 2026, receiving gift vouchers worth ₹6,000. Dev Naveen and Aakush A Dhanujnath from B V Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk secured the first runners-up position and won gift vouchers worth ₹4,000, while S Lokeshwar and Sanjeev S from The Grove School, Teynampet were declared second runners-up, taking home gift vouchers worth ₹3,000.
The top two teams, representing PSBB, K.K. Nagar and B V Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, also earned the opportunity to compete in the Madras Quiz (Open) later that afternoon. They were presented with trophies sponsored by Chola MS, along with gift vouchers and Parry hampers.
Special prizes were awarded for the Best Team Name: Puzhal to Parrys – A Dilip and Tannu Sheoran from Sri Venkateswara Public School, Puzhal; Most Energetic Team to Athula Krishna and Kamaleshraja R from DAV, Gill Nagar and Golden Guess Accolade to S Manan Bafna from Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam, Rajah Annamalaipuram. Overall, participants competed for prizes and gift vouchers worth ₹20,000.
Congratulating the winners and the participants of the Madras Quiz for Schools, Mr Narayanan Hariharan, Sr AVP & Chief Executive, AMM Foundation said, “It was heartening to see such enthusiastic participation from students and schools across Chennai in the Madras Quiz for Schools. At the AMM Foundation, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom, and initiatives such as these provide young learners with engaging opportunities to explore the city’s history, heritage and culture.
The curiosity and knowledge displayed by the students reaffirm the importance of creating platforms that make learning meaningful and enjoyable. Through such initiatives, the Murugappa Group and the AMM Foundation seek to nurture informed, curious and culturally aware young minds. As we celebrate the spirit of our city, ‘Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai’ perfectly captures the pride, nostalgia and dynamism that Chennai inspires. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making the return of the Madras Quiz for Schools a memorable one.”
Madras Quiz (Open)
The afternoon witnessed an engaging contest, with Jayakanthan R and Kartik Ramadas emerging winners of the Madras Quiz (Open) 2026. They lifted the prestigious rolling trophy and received gift vouchers worth ₹15,000. K Palani and A Santhanan secured the first runners-up position and won gift vouchers worth ₹10,000, while Srinivasa Ramanujam and Deepa Alexander finished as second runners-up, taking home gift vouchers worth ₹8,000.
Special prizes were awarded for Best Women’s Team: Kaapi Strong Kelvi Wrong – Hema and Janani; Best Senior Citizens’ Team: Step away from Dementia – K Suresh and K Murali and Best Team Name: Adengappa! Idhu Murugappa – Richu Mariam Roby and Fernando Ousje S. Participants competed for prizes and gift vouchers worth ₹50,000.
The Chief Guest for the Madras Quiz event, Mr Ashiq JAH, COO, EID Parry India Ltd said, “The Madras Quiz has become a cherished part of Madras Week celebrations, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds through a shared love for Chennai and its many stories. It was wonderful to see participants across age groups engage so enthusiastically in a contest that truly reflected this year’s theme, ‘Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai’.
As the Murugappa Group marks over 125 years alongside a city that celebrates its 387th year, events such as these are a meaningful reminder of the enduring bond between Chennai and institutions that have grown with it over generations. My congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this edition of the Madras Quiz another memorable success.”
The excitement continued throughout the day, with audience members at the venue and those joining virtually winning spot prizes. This year’s theme, Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai, came alive through lively quizzing, bringing together 166 teams, quiz enthusiasts and audiences of all ages. From the Schools Quiz in the morning to the Open Quiz in the afternoon, the event celebrated Chennai through its people, stories, history and distinctive character.
About the Madras Quiz
Presented by the Murugappa Group since 2013, the Madras Quiz has grown into a cherished Madras Week tradition, celebrating the legacy of Madras/Chennai through an engaging quizzing format. Conducted by quizmaster Dr Sumanth C Raman, the quiz has attracted over 2,000 participants and continues to draw over 3,000 livestream views, bringing alive the city’s stories, history and legacy. The quiz is actively promoted by Mr. Vincent D’Souza, one of the founding members of the Madras Day celebrations.
Launched to commemorate the 375th anniversary of Madras/Chennai, the Murugappa Madras Song, captures the soul of the city. This tribute to Madras has garnered close to a million views on YouTube so far. Click here to watch the song: https://youtu.be/XAqtE4KdJL8?si=vSM7iMw065ADCuJF
As part of its continuing celebration of Chennai’s rich heritage during Madras Week, the Murugappa Group has created a series of digital storytelling initiatives that explore the deep and enduring bond between the Group and the city.
In August 2024, the Group launched “The Madras in Murugappa: A Brief History in 10 Objects”, a YouTube series featuring renowned historian V. Sriram. Through ten carefully chosen artefacts from the Group’s archives, the series traces the evolution of the Murugappa Group alongside the growth of Madras, offering a unique perspective on their shared journey over more than a century. Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7RVXNgzCqw
Building on this effort, the Group launched “The Murugappa in Madras: Pincode Series” in August 2025. Presented by historian and heritage activist V. Sriram, the series travels across Chennai’s neighbourhoods and landmarks, uncovering stories of how the Murugappa Group’s businesses, institutions and people have grown with the city, mapping a legacy one pin code at a time. Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73NJUMElrY
The Madras in Murugappa Series has been recognised with three industry awards – Gold at the afaqs Digies Awards 2026, Gold at the PRSI State Awards 2025 and Bronze at the Big Bang Awards 2025.
The series returns as Madras and Murugappa: A story of enduring legacy and growth in 2026 launched on Madras Day 22 August 2026. Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-pDfa1ruRo
About Murugappa Group
A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.
The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.
Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.
Guided by the Five Lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 94,041 employees.
