# RCB Sold: The ₹16,705 Crore Mega-Deal

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rcb-sold-the-%e2%82%b916705-crore-mega-deal/  
Published: 2026-07-02  
Updated: 2026-07-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The IPL landscape shifts as a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group, Blackstone, and Bolt Ventures acquires RCB for a staggering ₹16,705 crore. Despite the massive ownership change from Diageo, the iconic Royal Challengers Bengaluru brand remains untouched. Ananya Birla confirmed the name stays, ending fan anxiety. With BCCI approval pending, this power-play marks a bold, new era for cricket.