Opportunity brief
Threads That Trade: People. Places. Possibilities.:
- Quizardry, IIFT Kolkata presents SILK ROUTE – The Business Quiz, the flagship quiz event of VIVAAN 12.0 – IIFT Kolkata's Annual Business Summit.
- The Silk Route was never just about moving goods. It connected people, ideas, cultures, businesses and markets across the world.
- This quiz takes that idea forward.
- From business and brands to trade, economics, geopolitics and the stories behind the world's biggest markets, SILK ROUTE is a test of how well you can connect the dots.
- So, whether you're a quiz enthusiast, a business nerd, a curious mind, or simply someone who enjoys a good challenge — come find out how far your knowledge can take you.
Same Routes. New Realities. Bigger Questions.:
What to Expect:
- 2 exciting rounds – Prelims & Finals
- Solo & Pair
- Top 6 teams from the Prelims advance to the Finals
- Questions spanning Business • Trade • Economics • Brands • Markets • Geopolitics • Global Affairs
- A live quiz conducted by renowned quizmaster Souvik Basu
- And, of course, cash prizes for the top three teams!
Cash Prizes:
- 1st Place — ₹8,000
- 2nd Place — ₹4,000
- 3rd Place — ₹3,000
Event Details:
- Date: 31 October 2026
- Reporting Time: 4:45 PM
- Quiz Starts: 5:15 PM
- Venue: IIFT Kolkata Auditorium
- Team Size: Solo / Pair
- Participation: Open for All
Who Can Participate?:
Anyone who enjoys:
- Business and markets
- Trade and economics
- Brands and companies
- Geopolitics and current affairs
- History and the stories behind commerce
- Or simply good questions
You don't need to be a management student or a professional quizzer.
Just bring your curiosity.
Why Silk Route?:
Because the most interesting business stories rarely exist in isolation.
- A product connects to a market.
- A market connects to a country.
- A country connects to policy.
- Policy connects to geopolitics.
- And somewhere along the way, everything connects.
SILK ROUTE is about finding those connections.
Rules & Guidelines:
- Participants can compete solo, in pairs, or in teams of three.
- The quiz will consist of two rounds: Prelims and Finals.
- The top 6 teams from the Prelims will qualify for the Finals.
- Participants are expected to report by 4:45 PM.
- The quiz will begin at 5:15 PM sharp.
- Participants must follow the instructions provided by the quizmaster and organising team.
- Any form of malpractice or unfair means may lead to disqualification.
- The decision of the quizmaster and organising committee will be final and binding.
- Further round-specific instructions will be announced at the venue.
For Further Queries Please Contact :
Satish Sharma -
satishs_kd27@iift.edu 9123127617
Ishu -
ishu_kd28@iift.edu 6203175974