Adar Poonawala to Buy RR? Top 3 Businessman Who Could be RR New Owner

The Rajasthan Royals are reportedly set to be put up for sale ahead of the IPL 2026, following a similar path as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who were crowned 2025 IPL champions and have already been listed for sale by their current owners.

Harsh Goenka, elder brother of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka, revealed the news on social media, stating that there is growing interest in the franchise. In a post on X on Thursday, Harsh mentioned that several potential buyers are reportedly eyeing the Royals, indicating that the team could get under new ownership.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which is owned by Diageo, has a market valuation of around $2 billion. The franchise received a significant boost after the team clinched its first IPL title in 2025. The formal sale process began in early November 2025, attracting attention from several high-profile potential buyers. Among the notable buyers are Nikhil Kamath, TV Mohandas Pai, and Adar Poonawalla, whose combined net worth is estimated at nearly $25 billion.

Top 3 Potential RR New Owner

Harsh Goenka, elder brother of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka, revealed on social media that the Rajasthan Royals franchise is reportedly available for purchase. He wrote on X,

The Rajasthan Royals, whose ownership has included the Royals Sports Group along with minority investors such as Lachlan Murdoch and RedBird Capital Partners, are also moving toward an ownership reshuffle. The decision to explore a sale comes after notable changes in the squad, including the trade of Sanju Samson.

A growing list of prominent bidders is believed to be in contention for RR new ownership, with multiple influential names in the headlines. Reports suggest that major players such as the Adani Group, Adar Poonawalla of the Serum Institute of India, and Ranjan Pai of the Manipal Education and Medical Group are among those considering a move to acquire the franchise.

Know More About RR Buyers List

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have attracted interest from some big names as the franchise might go up for sale. Among the potential buyers are Adar Poonawalla of the Serum Institute, Ranjan Pai of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, and the Adani Group, all reportedly exploring bids to take over one of the richest IPL team. Let's have a look at the details of these 3 potential RR buyers.

1. Adar Poonawalla

CEO of the Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla has reportedly shown interest in acquiring RR. After winning the inaugural season, RR was considered one of the best team in IPL, but later things went downhill for the franchise in terms of performance. Adar Poonawala is known for his business diversification into entertainment and sports. Poonawalla has the financial strength (net worth over $20 billion) to make a serious bid. According to reports, he was also interested in the sale of RCB, and now it will be interesting to see if he ends up winning the bid for any of these two franchises.

2. Adani Group

Under the leadership of Gautam Adani, the Adani Group is also being linked to a possible move for the Rajasthan Royals. They already have an involvement in cricket through their WPL team, the Gujarat Giants Women, and various other sports ventures. The conglomerate has both the infrastructure and financial muscle to pursue an IPL franchise.

3. Ranjan Pai

Ranjan Pai, chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, could emerge as a serious contender to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise. Though nothing has been confirmed publicly, reports suggest that Pai has been evaluating opportunities to enter the IPL ecosystem for some time. Earlier, he was also rumoured to be among the interested parties eyeing RCB when the Bengaluru franchise was placed on the market.