The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most fascinating T20 league in world cricket. This league generates a lot of revenue every year. From full ownership at Mumbai Indians under Mukesh Ambani to Shah Rukh Khan tightening his grip on KKR, and from Ananya Birla’s stake in RCB to CSK’s public shareholding, here’s a clear, team-by-team look at who owns what in IPL 2026. A complete breakdown of ownership stakes across all 10 franchises, explained in a simple and fan-friendly way.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most followed franchises in the Indian Premier League. Its ownership shows the corporate domination over this franchise. Bolt Ventures holds the majority stake of this franchise, which is 35%, and The Aditya Birla Group holds 27% stake. The Times Group India, one of the largest Media networks, owns approx 25% stakes of it. Meanwhile, one of the biggest Investment companies, Blackstone, owns 13% stakes of RCB.
Mumbai Indians
The Mumbai Indians are one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, having 5 titles. Indiawin Sports Private Limited is a subsidiary of Reliance Private Limited, owned by Mukesh Ambani, who owns the 100% stakes of this Franchise. MI is the only franchise owned by a single corporate entity of one of the richest families of India.
Chennai Super Kings
CSK is owned by the Chennai Super Kings private limited. This is a publicly listed franchise which has a very transparent structure. The Srinivasan family retains overall control of the franchise. Around 30% is held by the India Cements Shareholders Trust, about 6.9% by Saradha Logistics, and close to 6% by LIC, with the rest of the stake spread among public investors.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Unlike Ambani’s Sunrisers Hyderabad, it is also a franchise that has a fair ownership structure. The Sun TV Network, a Tamil Nadu based Media house owned by Maran’s. South Indian media channels helped this franchise to create a huge fanbase for Sunrisers Hyderabad throughout the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh region.
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Rajasthan Royals
1st time champion of the Indian Premier League, the Rajasthan Royals have an interesting ownership. This franchise is currently co-owned by Kal Somani, Rob Walton, Sheila Ford Hamp, and Michael Hamp. Rob Walton, the son of Walmart founder Sam Walton which brings global recognition to this franchise. The most important individual stakes of this franchise remain undisclosed to the media.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the famous franchises in this league, and all thanks to King Khan Shah Rukh Khan, who alone holds 55% stakes of KKR, and the remaining stakes which is 45% held by the Mehta Groups, whose stake is currently in progress, and once it is completed, SRK will be the sole owner of KKR.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Supergiants are fully owned by the RRSG group. The owner of RRSG group, Sanjeev Goenka, held the 100% stakes of this franchise back in 2021. The group has a strong presence across sectors like power, retail, media, and IT. Sanjiv Goenka’s love for cricket is no secret, and his active, hands-on role with LSG has made him one of the most recognisable owners in the IPL.
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Punjab Kings
This franchise is owned by the four Individuals who bring the Bollywood charm to IPL. The franchise is jointly owned by Mohit Burman of the Dabur family, actor and former Miss World Preity Zinta, businessman Ness Wadia, and entrepreneur Karan Paul. The exact shareholding split between the four partners has not been made public. Pretty Zinta’s presence during the match gave a unique recognition to this franchise.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals is owned by two different prominent business groups of this Country. The GRM group, which is popularly known as India’s biggest business group and mainly known for infrastructure and airports, including IGI Airport Delhi, holds 50% stakes of this franchise, and on the other hand, JSW Steel and Sports entity led by the Jindal group, holds 50% stake.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans having one of the most unique recognition due to their debut season win. This franchise is owned by the Torrent Group, the Gujarat businesses, which holds 67% stake of this franchise. CVC Capitals holds its 33% stakes.
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