Aditya Birla-led consortium moves to acquire RCB following approval
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026

The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by an Aditya Birla-led consortium. The next step involves ratification by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The acquisition marks a significant shift in the ownership structure of RCB, a prominent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following this approval, the consortium plans to finalize the deal with BCCI, pending regulatory procedures.
- •Aditya Birla-led consortium gains Competition Commission approval.
- •BCCI must ratify the acquisition process.
- •This event alters the ownership of IPL franchises.
- •RCB remains a pivotal team in the league.
- 3:24 PMESPNcricinfo — Aditya Birla-led consortium closes in on RCB acquisition
"The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition, and the next step is for BCCI to ratifying the process
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