RCB Sold for Rs 16,660 Cr to Aditya Birla Group

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been acquired for a massive INR 166.6 billion (around Rs 16,660 crore) by a high-profile consortium.

The group is led by the Aditya Birla Group along with The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone. The deal includes full ownership of both the IPL and Women’s Premier League (WPL) teams.

According to United Spirits Limited (USL), its Board of Directors has approved definitive agreements to sell its



100 pc equity stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) to the consortium in an all-cash transaction. RCSPL owns and operates the RCB franchises in both IPL and WPL.

Upon completion of the deal, the consortium will gain full rights to own and operate the franchises. The transaction follows a strategic review initiated by USL in November 2025 and is subject to regulatory approvals, including from the BCCI and the Competition Commission of India.