CCI clears Aditya Birla-led consortium’s ₹16,660 crore buyout of IPL team RCB
The Competition Commission of India has approved the ₹16,660-crore acquisition of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL franchise by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group. The deal involves multiple investors, including The Times of India Group and Blackstone.
Why it matters
This major acquisition marks a significant shift in the ownership structure of one of the most valuable franchises in the Indian Premier League.
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) cleared the acquisition of IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore by a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone in a ₹16,660-crore all-cash deal.
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