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CSE Masterminds Quiz offers over Rs. 3.5 million in prizes for its 7th edition

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September 30, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the seventh edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz on 17th October 2025 from 3.00 p.m. onwards at the Main Ballroom, Shangri-La Colombo.

Recognized as Sri Lanka’s premier capital market quiz competition, the event will bring together teams from the public and private sector to compete for glory in six subject areas, in international business, global markets, Sri Lankan economy and business, local capital market, sports & entertainment, and current affairs.

This year’s competition will offer prizes worth over Rs. 3.5 million. The champion team will walk away with Rs. 1,000,000/-, while the second and third-placed teams will receive Rs. 500,000/- and Rs. 375,000/-, respectively.

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