Business·3/5/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي Mittal-Poonawalla Consortium Acquires Rajasthan Royals for $1.65 Billion
A consortium led by Lakshmi N. Mittal, Aditya Mittal, and Adar Poonawalla has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals along with sister entities Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals for approximately $1.65 billion. The Mittal family will own 75%, Poonawala 18%, and existing investors approximately 7%. The deal requires regulatory approvals from BCCI, CCI, and IPL Governing Council, expected to conclude in Q3 2026.