Top 10 Richest IPL Team Owners and Their Business Empires

If we talk about IPL or Indian Premier League, it’s not just a tournament. It has also become a business battlefield for some of the wealthiest businesses of India and around the globe. In IPL 2025, the financial power behind the teams is as important as the placement and strategy of the match.

Let’s know the richest IPL team, its net worth, and the owner who owns the IPL team. 

1. Mukesh Ambani 

Team owner: Mumbai Indians
Net worth: $112 billion
Business: Reliance
Asia’s richest man, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, owns the well-known cricket team Mumbai indians. Under his leadership, MI has become one of the most successful and profitable IPL franchises.

2. Sanjiv Goenka

Team owner: Lucknow Super Giants
Net worth: $3.8 billion
Business: RPSG group
Sanjiv Goenka reentered the IPL with LSG in 2022. The group has achieved a significant name in power, retail, FMCG, and more. This makes him one of the richest IPL business tycoons.

3. Kalanithi Maran

Team owner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Net worth: $2.5 billion
Business: Sun TV Network
She owns the giant media magnate Sun TV Network, which owns SRH. Her reach in television and digital broadcasting enhances the overall brand visibility.

4. Shah Rukh Khan

Team owner: Kolkata Knight Riders
Net worth: $760 million
Business: Red chillies and actor
This person does not require an introduction, he is the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta jointly own KKR. The team has also expanded into the international T20 league.

5. N Srinivasan

Team owner: Chennai Super Kings
Net worth: $500 million
Business: India Cements
A senior committee member in Indian cricket administration, Srinivasan’s India Cements is the owner of CSK. Despite of the past controversies, CSK remains the most beloved team by the fans.

6. Manoj Badle

Team owner: Rajasthan Royals
Net worth: $160 million
Business: Blenheim Chalcot
Badale is a UK-based entrepreneur and leads the consortium that owns RR. His investments span tech startups and social enterprises.

7. Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia

Team owner: Punjab Kings
Net worth: $400 million (combined)
Business: Wadia Group
The glamorous co-owners bring a mix of Bollywood and business. Wadia Group has interests in textiles, aviation, and real estate.

8. Parth Zindal

Team owner: Delhi Capitals
Net worth: $22 billion
Business: JSW Group
Parth, son of Sajjan Jindal, co-owns DC through JSW Sports. The group’s expansion into sports and infrastructure makes it a rising powerhouse in the IPL.

9. CVC Capital Partners

Team owner: Gujarat Titans
Net worth: $125 billion
Business: CVC Global investor
CVC, a global investment firm, owns the Gujarat Titans. Their presence added international business flavor to the IPL ecosystem.

10. Anand Kripalu

Team owner: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Net worth: $95 billion
Business: Diageo Group
Anand Kripalu is the former MD & CEO of Diageo India, which owns RCB. Though RCB hasn’t won a title yet, it’s one of the most valuable and widely followed franchises in the league.

From energy giants to media moguls and global investors, the IPL is shaped by some of the top businessmen in Indian cricket. Their financial firepower not only raises the bar for competition but also highlights the deep business integration in sports today.