Archive · 1 Oct 2025
RCB Franchise Sale Rumors Intensify, Valuation at $2 Billion
Rumors swirl about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team possibly being sold.
Adar Poonawalla, a businessman, hinted at buying the team if the price is right.
The team is owned by United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo.
Reports suggest the team is valued at $2 billion.
USL hasn't commented.
Experts predict the sale could set a new valuation record for IPL teams.
Citi is involved in the potential sale.
Reports suggest United Spirits Limited (USL) is considering selling RCB.
Adar Poonawalla has indicated interest in buying RCB.
RCB's valuation is reportedly around $2 billion.
Diageo, USL's parent company, has not commented on the matter.
Citi is the transaction advisor for the potential sale.
- Who
- Adar Poonawalla, Diageo, United Spirits Limited (USL)
- What
- Reports of potential sale of RCB and Adar Poonawalla's interest.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- Potential sale by USL and interest from potential buyers.
United Spirits Limited (Diageo)
Potential Buyers
Motivation for Sale
United Spirits Limited (Diageo)
To potentially monetize assets.
Potential Buyers
To acquire a stake in an IPL franchise.
- Team
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Potential Buyer
- Adar Poonawalla
- Current Owner
- United Spirits Limited (USL)
- Parent Company
- Diageo
- Reported Valuation
- $2 billion
- Transaction Advisor
- Citi
Sources
Diageo to sell Royal Challengers Bangalore, says Lalit Modi - company responds - Brand Wagon News
RCB Up for Sale? Lalit Modi Fuels Sale Rumours, Expects Sky-High Valuation
RCB Set For Shock $2 billion Sale After IPL Win; Top Indian Businessman Emerges Top Contender
RCB sale talks intensify: Adar Poonawalla reportedly in talks to buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL franchise
Poonawalla may acquire IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru at $1-1.2 bn valuation
Adar Poonawalla eyes acquisition of IPL team RCB
Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB
RCB stake sale to Adar Poonawalla: United Spirits shares clarification; shares react
