The Indian Premier League has become one of the richest sports leagues in the world, attracting billionaire investors, celebrities, and global corporations since its launch in 2008. As the years pass, the value of IPL franchises has increased dramatically because of media rights deals, global fan engagement, and sponsorships. Various teams by 2026 are valued above ₹2,000 crore, marking the massive commercial growth of the league.
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Mumbai Indians
The team is owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family through Reliance Industries. Moreover, Mukesh Ambani’s net worth is approximately ₹9 lakh crore(estimated around $105 billion to $116 billion. He is one of the richest individuals in Asia. The team was purchased in 2008 for around ₹470 crore ($111.9 million) during the inaugural IPL auction.
Moreover, the current valuation of the franchise is around ₹2,094 crore, making it the second most valuable IPL franchise.
Reliance Industries is one of India’s largest conglomerates with businesses across retail, petrochemical, digital services, and telecom. Also, major brands under the group include Reliance Jio, JioCinema, and Reliance Retail.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru is owned by global beverage giant Diageo through its Indian subsidiary, United Spirits Limited. The team was bought during the IPL auction in 2008 for around ₹476 crore. Moreover, the United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) company’s net worth is roughly around ₹7,879 crore (approx. US$960 million).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the most valuable franchise, with an estimated valuation of ₹2,327 crore ($269 million). Moreover, Diageo’s global business empire includes some of the famous brands in the world, like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Royal Challenge, and McDowell’s No.1.
Chennai Super Kings
The franchise Chennai Super Kings is owned by India Cements, led by businessman N. Srinivasan. He has a net worth of around ₹9,000–10,000 crore(approximately $1.3 billion). The team was purchased in 2008 for around ₹415 crore. Over the years, the franchise has become one of the most successful teams in IPL history. The current valuation of the team is about ₹2,033 crore.
India Cements operates various well-known cement brands, including Coromandel Cement, Sankar Cement, and Raasi Gold Cement, making it a major player in the construction and infrastructure sector.
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Kolkata Knight Riders
The team is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and businessman Jay Mehta. The current net worth of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is around ₹12,490 crore(approximately $1.4 billion), and Juhi Chawla is around ₹7,790 crore( nearly $880 million). The franchise was purchased in 2008 for around ₹315 crore.
The current valuation of the team is around ₹1,918 crore, making it one of the most valuable IPL teams. In addition, Shah Rukh Khan also runs Red Chillies Entertainment, a major film production and VFX firm, while Jay Mehta leads the multinational Mehta Group, which operates businesses in sugar, cement, and real estate across various countries.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
The franchise is owned by media tycoon Kalanithi Maran, founder of the Sun Group. The CEO and founder of SRH is Kavya Maran. The net worth of Maran is around ₹22,000 crore(between $2.8 billion and $3.6 billion). The team was established in 2012 after replacing the Deccan Chargers. The current valuation of Sunrisers Hyderabad is about ₹1,331 crore.
Moreover, Sun Group operates one of the largest media networks in India with television channels such as Sun TV Network, Sun Music, and the DTH platform Sun Direct, dominating the south Indian entertainment market.
Delhi Capitals
The franchise Delhi Capitals is jointly owned by JSW Group and GMR Group. The team was originally purchased in 2008 for around ₹360 crore. The JSW Group is valued at around $24 billion, and GMR Group owner G.M. Rao has a net worth of around $3.2 billion.
The current valuation of the franchise brand is around ₹1,314 crore. In addition, JSW group operates major firms such as JSW Steel and JSW Energy, while GMR group is known for developing major airports, including Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
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Rajasthan Royals
The franchise is owned by entrepreneur Manoj Badale through the investment firm Emerging Media. The franchise was bought in 2008 for approximately ₹280 crore. In addition, the current valuation of the Rajasthan Royals is around ₹1,262 crore. Emerging media focuses on investments in technology, digital media companies around the world, and sports.
It makes the Royals one of the most analytically driven franchises in the league.
Gujarat Titans
The franchise, the Gujarat Titans, is owned by global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The team was purchased during the IPL expansion in 2021 for around ₹5,625 crore. In addition, the current value of the franchise’s brands is approximately ₹1,227 crore.
Moreover, CPC Capital Partners handles investments worth over ₹10 lakh crore globally, with business interests in healthcare, technology, sports investments, and financial services.
Punjab Kings
The franchise is owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. Moreover, Mohit Burman holds the largest share of 46% and has a net worth of approximately $10.4 billion. Priti Zinta holds 23% share and has a net worth of ₹180 crore.
Ness Wadia also holds 23% share and is linked with companies such as Bombay Dyeing and Britannia Industries. Karan Payl holds 8% share and is the chairman of the Kolkata-based group.
The team was purchased in 2008 for around ₹323 crore. The current value of the team is around ₹1,219 crore. Also, the Burman Company controls Dabur India, a major FMCG firm known for products such as Real fruit juice, Vatika, and Dabur honey.
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Lucknow Super Giants
The franchise is owned by Indian billionaire Saniv Goenka, chairman of the RPSG group. Moreover, Saniv Goenka’s net worth is around ₹54,000 crore. In addition, the team was purchased for approximately ₹7,090 crore. The current valuation of the team is estimated at approximately ₹1,054 crore.
RPSG group operates firms across sectors such as retail, power, and entertainment through businesses such as CESC Limited, Saregama India, and Spencer’s Retail.