Aryaman and Ananya Birla Take Over as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Owners
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Birla Scions Aryaman and Ananya Acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 Billion
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CNBC TV18•26-03-2026, 14:20
Birla Scions Aryaman and Ananya Acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 Billion
•A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group, including The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone, has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for $1.78 billion.
•This acquisition marks the end of Diageo’s ownership and makes RCB the most expensive franchise in IPL history, surpassing the Rajasthan Royals.
•Aryaman Vikram Birla, a former IPL cricketer, will serve as the new chairman of RCB, taking a leadership role within the franchise.
•Entrepreneur and global artist Ananya Birla is a major talking point, with speculation about her becoming the face of the cricket team.
•The deal includes both the men’s and women’s RCB teams, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.