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Birla's IPL U-Turn: From 'Don't Buy Teams Like That' to RCB Ownership

While Birla’s earlier remarks reflected a cautious approach to franchise ownership, the current deal has been structured as a consortium investment rather than a single-promoter acquisition.

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Storyboard•25-03-2026, 11:54

Birla's IPL U-Turn: From 'Don't Buy Teams Like That' to RCB Ownership

•Kumar Mangalam Birla previously stated that buying IPL teams isn't a simple decision.
•Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is now acquired by a multi-investor consortium including Aditya Birla Group.
•Aryaman Birla, Kumar Mangalam Birla's son, has been appointed chairman of RCB.
•The deal is a consortium investment, distributing ownership among multiple stakeholders.
•Google India partners with BCCI to integrate AI-powered Search Mode into IPL 2026 for real-time insights.

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