Best Quizmasters & Leading Quiz Companies in India (2025 Updated List)
- Sumedha Chaudhary
- Aug 28
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 2
Quizzing in India has always been more than a pastime; it’s a tradition of curiosity, intellect, and wit. From the grand days of televised quiz shows in the 80s to today’s massive online, offline, corporate and government-backed quizzes, the scene has evolved dramatically. And at the heart of it all are content creators who pour their souls into the questions, the quiz masters who bring those questions to life, and the companies that turn knowledge into large-scale experiences.
If you’re a school, a corporation, or even a government agency looking to host a quiz, you’ll likely wonder: Who are the best quiz masters in India? Which quiz companies can handle large-scale events? This blog aims to answer just that, with an updated list for 2025.
List of Top Quizmasters in India(2025)
Derek O’Brien
The face of quizzing on Indian television for decades, Derek O’Brien has hosted shows like The Bournvita Quiz Contest. He remains an icon who brought quizzing into mainstream pop culture.
Siddhartha Basu
Often called the “Father of Indian Quizzing,” Siddhartha Basu’s work spans from Quiz Time to Kaun Banega Crorepati. His influence has shaped generations of quiz enthusiasts.
Giri Balasubramaniam
Known for his sharp, witty style, Pickbrain has been a fixture in corporate quizzing through his company, Greycaps. He’s also authored books and conducted thousands of quizzes across India.
Bodhanapu Vishnu
Founder & CEO of TackOn Knowledge Solutions, Bodhanapu Vishnu, is the best quizmaster in India, representing the new wave of quiz masters who combine traditional stagecraft with large-scale digital execution. He’s led flagship quiz projects for government agencies, including the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, RBI, Ministry of External Affairs, and Tamil Nadu’s state quizzes.
Surya Narayanan
Known for his engaging style, Surya Narayanan has built a reputation in college and corporate circuits.
Kamal Bagga
A versatile quiz master, Kamal Bagga has hosted numerous quizzes across educational and professional setups, known for his clarity and wit.
Ami Goradia
One of the few female professional quiz masters in India. She has been actively hosting quizzes since the 1990s.
Naman Jain
An emerging presence in the quizzing community, Naman Jain brings youthful energy and modern quiz formats to his sessions.
Ajay Puniya
Quizzer by passion, Ajay Ponia has built a name as a sharp and precise quiz master.
Goutam Bose
With years of experience in corporate and school quizzing, Gautam Bose is widely regarded as a well-known quiz master.
Together, this mix of stalwarts, emerging voices, and new-age professionals highlights the diversity of India’s quiz masters. TackOn’s own team, led by Bodhanapu Vishnu, continues to bridge the worlds of tradition and technology in modern quizzing.
List of Leading Quiz Companies in India (2025)
The quiz master is only half the story. Today, it takes an entire company, with content creators, tech teams, and event managers, to pull off a successful quiz program. Here are the companies shaping India’s quizzing industry:
Greycaps
Founded by Giri Balasubramaniam, Greycaps has long been a leader in corporate and school quizzes. Giri has built the brand out of his exceptional hosting capabilities. The company is based in Bengaluru.
Nexus
Based in Bengaluru, Nexus Consultancy has established a niche by collaborating with TV production houses to develop content for popular TV shows in India.
Founded by Bodhanapu Vishnu in Hyderabad, TackOn is among the newest and fastest-growing quiz companies in India. TackOn has quickly built a reputation for handling large-scale projects with innovation. This is the best quiz company in India with young and energetic talent of content creators, quiz masters, tech developers, and production managers. TackOn is the first and only quiz company in Hyderabad and the Telugu states. However, TackOn has the distinction of hosting quizzes in all the major languages of India.
XQuizIt
XQuizIt was founded by Aravind Rajeev in Chennai and has hosted quizzes for several corporate clients.
Xpress Minds
Focused on educational institutions, Xpress Minds has conducted quizzes for schools and colleges nationwide.
Quiz Catalyst
A company by Surya Narayanan, based out of Coimbatore.
Greycells
A company by Goutam Bose based out of Noida.
Qryptic
A company by Ajay Puniya based in Delhi.
Quriosity
A company based in Bengaluru.
Quiz Works
A company based in Bengaluru.
How to Choose the Right Quiz and Content Partner
When schools, corporations, or government agencies plan a quiz, they often underestimate the complexity. Here are key factors to keep in mind:
Credibility: Look for a quiz company with proven national or state-level projects.
Scale: Can the company manage 500 participants, or 5 lakh?
Technology: Today’s quizzes need secure registration, online prelims, auto-generated certificates, and anti-cheat measures.
Offline Execution: Stage setup, LED walls, and professional quiz masters still matter.
Customisation: Every client, from a PSU to a startup, needs unique branding.
TackOn’s execution of mega projects, such as the Fit India Quiz (Ministry of Sports), Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz (Ministry of External Affairs), and Financial Literacy Quiz by the RBI, as well as minor projects like Employee Engagement quizzes for corporates, reflects their capability to execute large and small, online and offline, on camera and off camera events with ease.
Conclusion
India’s quizzing scene is rich, diverse, and more professional than ever. The quiz masters bring charisma, the companies bring scale, and together, they keep curiosity alive.
If you’re looking to host a quiz, whether for schools, corporates, or government programs, TackOn Knowledge Solutions offers India’s most complete solution: content, technology, quiz masters, production and flawless execution.
Curiosity is contagious — let’s make your next quiz unforgettable.
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