The City of Joy witnessed an intense competition among 50 corporate motoring teams as they competed to win the top honours in one of India's largest motoring events The iLEAD WHEELS 9th Car Treasure Hunt 2026 – a unique motoring hunt designed exclusively for the corporate executives of Kolkata, who battled for supremacy in a contest that tested their intellect and driving skills.
The event was organised by Kolkata on WHEELS in association with iLEAD, Saini Toyota, UCO Bank, 91.9 Friends FM, Mio Amore, Eastern Distributors T - Bridgestone, Drivers4Me, Vamcy Merla, Caregivers, Farm To Home Shop, Elva, Brand Creation & Advise and Hotel DeSovrani. The "Corporate Car Treasure Hunt" once again lived up to its reputation as one of the city's most exciting corporate motoring events.
Around 50 corporate teams, each consisting of a minimum of two adults and a maximum of four adults, participated in their own four-wheelers. At the flag-off point, each team was given a clue sheet consisting of eight different riddles.
On cracking the riddles, the teams reached secret destinations where their arrival at the correct spots was endorsed by the marshals on their track cards. In addition to the traditional treasure hunt format, this year's edition included an exciting twist with elements of tulip (route map)-based motoring, multiple-choice Q&A on Kolkata and the collection of scavenger items from three mandatory pit stops, making the event even more challenging and enjoyable.
On completion of the event, teams were evaluated on the basis of predetermined points, following which the Winner and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Runners-Up were decided. Mr. Pradip Chopra, Chairman, iLEAD, said, "At iLEAD, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom.
Events like the iLEAD WHEELS Corporate Car Treasure Hunt encourage participants to think critically, work collaboratively and make decisions under pressure - qualities that define successful leaders. We are delighted to have partnered with Kolkata on WHEELS in bringing together Kolkata's corporate community for an engaging experience that seamlessly blended intellect, adventure and teamwork.
We congratulate all the participants and winners for their remarkable enthusiasm and sporting spirit." Mr. Joydip Sur, Editor, Kolkata on WHEELS, said, "Every year during the month of July, Kolkata on WHEELS - a city-centric motoring magazine - organises this Corporate Car Treasure Hunt for the corporate executives of the city, which has gradually gained immense popularity and has now become a permanent fixture in the city's annual monsoon calendar.
I'm grateful to our sponsors - iLEAD, Saini Toyota, UCO Bank, 91.9 Friends FM, Mio Amore, Eastern Distributors T - Bridgestone, Drivers4Me, Vamcy Merla, Caregivers, Farm To Home Shop, Elva, Brand Creation & Advise and Hotel DeSovrani - without whose support organising an event of this magnitude would not have been possible."
Over the years, the Corporate Car Treasure Hunt has evolved into one of Kolkata's most anticipated annual motoring events, offering a unique blend of adventure, knowledge, navigation and corporate camaraderie. The successful completion of the ninth edition further strengthens its position as a landmark event in the city's monsoon calendar.