Krafton in early talks for minority stake in IPL's Rajasthan Royals

In parallel, the Adani Group has separately been approached regarding a controlling stake or even a full buyout of the franchise, according to multiple reports.

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Storyboard•08-12-2025, 22:56

Krafton in early talks for minority stake in IPL's Rajasthan Royals

•Krafton India is in early talks to acquire a minority stake in the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.
•This potential deal would mark the first time a global gaming company invests in an IPL team.
•Krafton, publisher of BGMI, is exploring a secondary purchase from an existing investor in the Royals.
•Adani Group has also been approached for a controlling stake in Rajasthan Royals, separate from Krafton's discussions.
•Rajasthan Royals management reportedly prefers a strategic minority partner like Krafton over a controlling-stake sale.

Why It Matters: Krafton's IPL investment could merge gaming with mainstream sports, reshaping both industries.

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