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As global liquor giant Diageo officially begins the process of selling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)speculation has intensified around who might take over the reigning IPL champions. Among the frontrunners is Nikhil Kamaththe billionaire cofounder of ZerodhaIndia’s largest stockbroking platform, and a proud Kannadiga deeply rooted in Bengaluru’s business ecosystem.

Reports suggest Kamath could form a consortium with Ranjan PaiChairman of Manipal Education and Medical Groupand possibly Adar PoonawallaCEO of Serum Institute of Indiato bid for RCB. Their local presence and financial strength could make them ideal candidates to take charge of a franchise now valued at over $1 billion.

Nikhil Kamath’s net worth and business empire

According to Forbes (2025), Nikhil Kamath’s net worth stands at $2.49 billion (approximately Rs 20,700 crore)ranking him #1573 globally and #116 in India. The 39-year-old entrepreneur was born in Udupi, Karnatakaand co-founded Zerodha in 2010 with his brother Nithin Kamathdisrupting the brokerage space with a discount model that revolutionized Indian retail investing.

Kamath later diversified his business portfolio by launching True Beacon in 2020, an asset management firm for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and Gruhas in 2021, a real estate and prop-tech investment company.

Why Kamath’s name makes sense for RCB

As a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur and lifelong cricket enthusiast, Kamath represents the local face investors are seeking — someone who can align RCB’s brand identity with the city’s tech and finance-driven energy. His inclusion could also enhance fan engagement and attract younger investors into the IPL ecosystem.

RCB, led by Virat Kohliremains one of the IPL’s most valuable franchises with a brand value of $269 million and a passionate global fanbase.

If the deal materializes, Kamath’s entry into IPL ownership would not only mark a new era for RCB but also signal how India’s next-generation billionaires are shaping the future of sports business.