Vijay Mallya, through United Breweries Group, originally purchased the Bangalore-based IPL franchise in 2008 for $111.6 million, establishing the first ownership of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

CURRENT STATE

As of March 2026, RCB is owned by a consortium including the Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone, following a $1.78 billion acquisition from United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo. This represents a nearly 16-fold increase in franchise value since Mallya's original purchase, reflecting RCB's growth and brand expansion including the addition of a women's team and hospitality ventures.

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