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Torrent Group is finalizing a ₹7,500 crore deal to acquire 66% of Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital. The transaction, pending BCCI approval, marks a key shift in IPL ownership and highlights growing investor interest in the league's high-value assets.
Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group is in the final stages of acquiring a 66% stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners. The deal, estimated at ₹7,500 crore, is subject to approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and could be finalized before the IPL 2025 season.
This would mark the first majority stake sale in an IPL franchise since the tournament’s inception in 2008. CVC, which acquired Gujarat Titans in 2021 for ₹5,625 crore, has so far invested ₹1,800 crore in the team. The ownership lock-in period preventing CVC from selling its stake ended on February 10, 2025, paving the way for the deal. The transaction also includes a put option for the remaining one-third stake, signaling a potential complete exit for CVC from IPL ownership.
Torrent Group is expected to finance the acquisition through Torrent Investments Private Limited, its holding company, as part of its broader diversification strategy. While traditionally focused on pharmaceuticals and power, Torrent has been expanding into new sectors, including sports. The company had earlier established Torrent Sports Ventures in 2021 to explore opportunities in the sports industry.
The deal reflects IPL's growing investor appeal, driven by soaring media rights revenues and sponsorship deals. Between 2023 and 2027, IPL is projected to generate over ₹50,000 crore from media rights, with franchises receiving 50% of the revenue pool. Gujarat Titans, despite reporting a ₹57 crore net loss on ₹776 crore revenue in FY24, remains an asset in the highly competitive league.
With limited teams and strong investor demand, IPL franchise ownership continues to be a lucrative but rare opportunity in the global sports market.
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Source: The Economic Times
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