Aditya Birla Group

By Gurpratap Sandhu , 28 March 2026

A consortium spearheaded by the Aditya Birla Group has acquired the franchise rights of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking a significant shift in ownership within the business ecosystem of the Indian Premier League. The acquisition reflects the growing convergence of corporate capital and professional sports in India, where franchises have become valuable commercial assets.

By Gurpratap Sandhu , 27 March 2026

In a landmark development in the global sports business landscape, the Aditya Birla Group has led a powerful investment consortium to acquire the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for approximately Rs. 16,700 crore. The deal represents one of the largest franchise acquisitions in cricket history and highlights the extraordinary commercial growth of the Indian Premier League.