KKR Eyes Minority Stake Sale Amid Surging IPL Deal Activity

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is exploring a minority stake sale, as IPL franchise dealmaking intensifies.
• The Mehta Group, holding 45% in KKR, is reportedly considering divesting a portion of its stake to unlock value.
• Investment bank Nomura has been appointed as the sell-side advisor for the proposed transaction, potentially launching in early 2026.
• KKR, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group, is a three-time IPL champion.
• The move comes amidst high M&A interest in IPL, with RR and RCB also exploring ownership changes, driven by the league's strong financial fundamentals.

Why It Matters: KKR's potential minority stake sale highlights growing investor interest in the financially robust IPL ecosystem.