Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Poonawalla Group May Sponsor Indian Derby in Mumbai
The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) will keep running things for horse racing through the 2025-26 season, with Surendra Sanas as the leader.
A big change might be coming to the Indian Derby, a super important horse race, as they are looking for a new sponsor.
The Poonawalla Group is a company that might sponsor the race.
The Indian Derby was previously known as McDowell’s Indian Derby.
The RWITC has done well, getting a long-term lease and plans for a new clubhouse, which should help the club in the future.
RWITC's current managing committee, led by Surendra Sanas, will continue into the 2025-26 season.
The Indian Derby is set to potentially gain a new title sponsor.
The Poonawalla Group is reportedly a strong contender for Derby sponsorship.
The Indian Derby was previously sponsored by United Breweries as the McDowell’s Indian Derby from 1984 to 2022.
The RWITC secured a 30-year lease and approvals for a new clubhouse.
- Who
- The Poonawalla Group is a potential sponsor.
- What
- The RWITC is seeking a new title sponsor for the Indian Derby.
- When
- The 2025-26 season.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To secure a new sponsor for the Indian Derby
- Event
- Indian Derby
- Previous Sponsor
- United Breweries (McDowell’s)
- Potential Sponsor
- Poonawalla Group
- RWITC Chairman
- Surendra Sanas
- RWITC Lease
- 30 years
- Derby Origin
- Epsom Derby, England