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BCCI's Earnings From Record Rs 32,000 Crore Sale of IPL Teams RCB and RR Revealed

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BCCI to Earn Over Rs 1000 Crore from RCB, RR IPL Team Sales

RCB were recently sold for a record-breaking fee. (PTI)

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News18•27-03-2026, 21:09

BCCI to Earn Over Rs 1000 Crore from RCB, RR IPL Team Sales

•Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) recently underwent ownership changes, active after the 2026 IPL season.
•RR was acquired by a US-based consortium led by Kal Somani for $1.63 billion (Rs. 15,300 crore).
•RCB was sold to a consortium including Aditya Birla Group and Times of India Group for a record $1.78 billion (Rs. 16,700 crore).
•BCCI earns 5% of every such deal, similar to 'transfer fees', potentially exceeding Rs. 1000 crore from these two sales.
•IPL teams' valuations are soaring, with predictions of doubling in the near future due to their scarcity and massive viewership.

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