Top 10 Most Valuable Indian Sports Teams 2025
The Indian sports ecosystem has witnessed a surge in valuations, driven by IPL’s explosive growth and corporate investment across multiple sports. Here are the top 10 most valuable Indian sports teams in 2025, including their estimated worth, ownership structures, and what makes their parent companies some of the most powerful in the country.
1. Mumbai Indians – ₹8,500 crore
Owner: Reliance Industries (Indiawin Sports)
Reliance is India’s largest conglomerate with diversified interests in telecom (Jio), retail, oil & gas, and digital services. Its control over media rights, sports broadcasting (Viacom18), and digital fan engagement through JioCinema makes it a sports powerhouse. Its investments in grassroots development and owning Mumbai City FC reflect its vision of sports as a national growth engine.
2. Chennai Super Kings – ₹8,200 crore
Owner: India Cements (Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd)
India Cements is a long-standing industrial player in the southern region. Under N. Srinivasan, the company wielded major influence in BCCI and has built CSK into a brand that goes beyond cricket with massive loyalty, grassroots academies, and brand partnerships.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders – ₹7,500 crore
Owner: Red Chillies Entertainment & Mehta Group
Red Chillies is a Bollywood media giant founded by Shah Rukh Khan. The group’s pan-entertainment footprint and international expansions (Knight Riders in CPL, MLC) make KKR a global franchise. The Mehta Group brings in industrial expertise from Africa and India.
4. Gujarat Titans – ₹6,700 crore
Owner: CVC Capital Partners
This private equity firm manages over $100 billion globally and is rapidly expanding its sports portfolio. Their efficient management and data-driven strategies have helped Gujarat Titans become a title-winning team quickly, also showing how foreign investment is reshaping Indian sports.
5. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – ₹6,500 crore
Owner: Diageo India
Diageo is a global alcoholic beverages leader (Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, etc.). It uses RCB for experiential branding, merchandise, and fan-focused businesses like RCB Bar & Café. Its digital-first approach has created one of the largest online fanbases in cricket.
6. Delhi Capitals – ₹5,800 crore
Owner: GMR Group & JSW Group
GMR is an infrastructure leader, owning major airports and urban projects. JSW is a steel and energy giant with deep investments in sports academies, Olympic sponsorships, and ISL teams. Together, they’ve turned Delhi Capitals into a commercial and developmental brand.
7. Lucknow Super Giants – ₹5,600 crore
Owner: RPSG Group
Sanjiv Goenka’s conglomerate spans energy, retail, FMCG, and media. Their ownership of multiple franchises (including ATK Mohun Bagan in ISL) and corporate discipline make RPSG a rising force in Indian sports, with focus on community-building and fan engagement.
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad – ₹5,400 crore
Owner: SUN Group
A dominant media conglomerate with interests in TV, FM radio, and movies. The group’s deep integration into regional entertainment and its strong presence in South India have made SRH a culturally rooted and media-rich franchise.
9. Jaipur Pink Panthers – ₹3,200 crore
Owner: Abhishek Bachchan (through Bachchan Ventures Pvt. Ltd.)
The team was one of the earliest to bring glamour into Pro Kabaddi. With strong digital marketing and fan engagement, it’s a model for sports plus entertainment branding. Bachchan’s connections and influence across media and Bollywood have created a loyal following.
10. Bengaluru FC – ₹2,950 crore
Owner: JSW Group
JSW’s commitment to Indian football is unmatched. The company owns top-class infrastructure, supports athlete training (via Inspire Institute of Sport), and has helped BFC grow from grassroots into a national football success. Their integration of corporate discipline and sports development is their hallmark.
Rapidly Rising Sports Companies to Watch
Adani Group
With ownership of the Gujarat Giants (Kabaddi) and investments in sports infrastructure and training facilities, Adani is expanding its sports portfolio quickly. Their entry into multi-sport investments and hosting rights makes them one to watch.
Dream Sports (Dream11)
Though not a team owner, Dream11’s parent company, Dream Sports, has invested in multiple leagues, fan platforms, and sports content. Their influence in fantasy sports is transforming how Indian fans engage with sports.
Viacom18
Backed by Reliance and Bodhi Tree Systems, Viacom18 has become a dominant force in Indian sports broadcasting. It holds IPL digital rights and is reshaping the streaming landscape via JioCinema.
TATA Group
As title sponsor for IPL and with growing interests in sports-backed CSR initiatives and infrastructure, Tata is aligning more deeply with Indian sports’ future.
Conclusion: Cricket continues to dominate, but the presence of kabaddi and football teams in this elite list shows that Indian sports is evolving. What truly stands out is how the influence of powerful corporations, diversified businesses, and celebrity culture are reshaping the Indian sports industry. These companies aren’t just funding teams; they are building empires that blend business, entertainment, and national pride.
Meanwhile, rapidly emerging entities like Dream Sports, Viacom18, Adani, and Tata are expanding the ecosystem beyond traditional models—through digital innovation, infrastructure, and strategic ownership.
