Diageo has commenced a "Strategic Review of Investment" in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd (RCSPL), the entity owning Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL and WPL, revealing its intention to sell the franchise. This move follows RCB’s breakthrough IPL title win after an 18-year wait and comes less than six months after their first championship. The process, disclosed to the Bombay Stock Exchange, is expected to conclude by March 31, 2026. The announcement has triggered significant interest among potential buyers, especially among prominent business figures with strong local and national ties, underscoring the franchise’s high profile and market appeal. Advertisement

Reports have identified Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, and Ranjan Pai, chairman of the Manipal Education an

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