Chennai, August 12th, 2026: As Chennai celebrates its 387th anniversary during Madras Week, Murugappa Group is bringing back one of the city’s most-awaited Madras Week traditions, the Madras Quiz.
This year’s edition, themed “Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai,” celebrates the timeless affection people hold for Madras while embracing the vibrant energy and ever-evolving identity of Chennai.
Madras Quiz for Schools
This year’s celebrations will feature the Madras Quiz for Schools, a dedicated quiz for students of Classes 10, 11 and 12. The Schools Quiz will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Victoria Public Hall. Participants will be tested on their knowledge of Chennai through an engaging mix of questions covering the city’s history, culture, landmarks and personalities.
Winning teams in the Schools Quiz will receive prizes worth up to ₹20,000, while the top two teams will qualify to compete in the Madras Quiz later that afternoon.
Madras Quiz (Open)
The Madras Quiz (Open) will be held in the afternoon, creating a full day of quizzing that celebrates the city’s rich history, culture and spirit. Open to participants of all ages, the quiz will feature a blend of thought-provoking and entertaining questions on everything from old Madras to new Chennai.
Prizes worth ₹50,000 await the winners, along with the prestigious Madras Quiz rolling trophy. The top three teams will be presented with trophies from Chola MS, along with vouchers and hampers, while teams placed fourth to sixth will receive gift hampers and vouchers. Special prizes will also be awarded to the best women’s team and the best senior citizens’ team. Audience members too will have the chance to win exciting spot prizes. Both quizzes will be hosted by veteran quizmaster Dr. Sumanth C. Raman.
The Madras Quiz is more than a competition, it is a celebration of knowledge, nostalgia and shared pride in the city’s past, present and future. All Chennaiites are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the spirited quizzing during Madras Week.
Schools interested in participating may register at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r6AJNPenX8
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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, histories and legacies. 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 3 industry awards – Gold at the afaqs Digies Awards 2026, Gold at the PRSI State Awards 2025 and Bronze at the Big Bang Awards 2025.
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.
For more information, see www.murugappa.com
