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CCI Clears Aditya Birla-Led Consortium's Rs 16,660 Crore Buyout Of IPL Team RCB
In November last year, USL said it would conduct a strategic review of its investment in RCSPL, the entity that owns the IPL T20 team Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Sports remains biggest audience aggregator in an era of infinite content: JioStar's Ishan Chatterjee
Live sports remains a powerful audience magnet, reaching over a billion viewers during the IPL. JioStar is using this scale to expand across sports, commerce, and AI-driven fan experiences. The company sees significant growth in regional languages and non-cricket sports like Kabaddi. Future plans include AI-powered, voice-led fan interactions.
RCB on the ground, ₹2.1 lakh bill on the table & 6,200 orders per minute on the app: India's IPL food obsession revealed
IPL 2026 fueled a massive surge in food delivery and restaurant bookings across India. Swiggy reported significant jumps in orders and reservations, with major cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai leading the charge. Popular dishes included biryani and desserts, while large group dining saw substantial spending, proving cricket's strong link to culinary consumption.
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in May
Unified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of transactions saw significant growth. This indicates strong organic demand and a maturing digital payment ecosystem. Future growth is expected from credit-on-UPI and cross-border transactions.
IPL 2027: Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians Future In Doubt Amid CSK Transfer Speculation
Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians future remains uncertain as he is linked with CSK.
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
Fertilisers not easily available in international market, pushes for organic farming: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted global fertilizer procurement difficulties. He urged states and farmers to embrace organic farming for soil health. The government is committed to subsidies and plans new bills for quality pesticides and seeds. Farmers are advised to grow drought-resistant crops due to El Nino forecasts.
20-30 percent increase in IPL media rights won't be surprising: Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman
As IPL franchise valuations skyrocket, they are aligning with the elite global sports leagues, signaling a promising shift in the landscape. Forecasts indicate a substantial 20-30% increase in media rights valuation for the next term.
The Week Ahead: Tracking Q4 Earnings, SME IPOs To IPL 2026
Market participants are balancing domestic financial results against global economic indicators and regional geopolitical events.