Calvin Christ from Mastercard emerged as the winner of the New Delhi regional round of The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026.
The regional finale of the 22nd edition of India’s marquee corporate quizzing championship was held on February 15, 2026, at Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida.
After four rounds of quizzing, Calvin Christ outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours. The on-ground regional final was conducted by quizmaster Venkatesh Srinivasan, popularly known as ‘Venky’ in quizzing circles.
The 2026 edition of the Cerebration Corporate Quiz is conducted in a hybrid format this year, commencing with virtual preliminaries, followed by on-ground regional finals across six cities, and culminating in the National Finale on February 21, 2026. Winners from each regional round will compete for the coveted national title.
The prize money remains substantial, with cash awards of ₹75,000 for the winner, ₹50,000 for the runner-up, and ₹25,000 for the second runner-up.
The remaining regional final is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on February 21, 2026, along with the national finals at BSE.
The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026 is presented by Title Partner JK Tyre, powered by IndianOil Corporation Ltd, in association with BSE. The Associate partner for the event is Central Bank of India. The Regional Venue Partners include MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai; Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad; St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam; Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, Bengaluru; and Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, Delhi. The Gift Partner for the event is Nexus Gifting Solutions and the quiz partner is NEXUS.
Viewers can relive the excitement of the New Delhi regional round by watching the quiz.
Published on February 15, 2026