Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is a Bengaluru-based franchise in the 10-team Indian Premier League. [1] source: Hindustan Times Hindustan Times reported in July 2026 that Aditya Birla Group is among investors acquiring the franchise for $1.78 billion, and put its brand value at $312 million. [1] source: Hindustan Times Forbes India named the new consortium owners as Aditya Birla, Blackstone, Times Internet and Bolt. [2] source: Forbes India United Spirits expected the RCB sale to complete in September-October. [3] source: Business Standard

In June 2026 Forbes India reported that CEO Rajesh Menon outlined lifestyle brand plans: scaling the Puma athleisure tie-up, rolling out RCB Bar & Cafe to 12-15 outlets, and adding kids/formal wear and gaming categories. [2] source: Forbes India The same report cited a stadium capacity of 33,000, with 24,000 saleable seats, and a Rs 7 crore crowd-control investment. [2] source: Forbes India Swiggy said food delivery orders peaked at 6,200/minute during the RCB-GT final in June 2026. [4] source: ET Retail ET Small Business reported in July 2026 that Nothing's Phone (4b) RCB Edition sold out in under 2 hours. [5] source: ET Small Business

Rajesh Menon is RCB's CEO. [2] source: Forbes India Puma is named as a tie-up partner for athleisure. [2] source: Forbes India Nothing's 105% YoY shipment growth in Q2 2026 was attributed partly to IPL/RCB sponsorship. [5] source: ET Small Business