KKR Stake Sale: Jay Mehta Group to Offload Minority Share, Nomura Mandated

• Jay Mehta-backed Mehta Group plans to sell a minority stake in Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
• Investment bank Nomura has been mandated as the sell-side advisor for the proposed transaction.
• The deal is expected to launch in early 2026, around January end or early February.
• Unlike Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) exploring majority stake sales, KKR's sale is for a minority share.
• KKR is a three-time IPL winner (2012, 2014, 2024) and holds a brand value of $227 million, ranking fourth in the IPL.

Why It Matters: Mehta Group to sell minority KKR stake, highlighting IPL's growing investment appeal.