According to a report by the Times of India, Hombale Films has emerged as one of the top contenders to acquire a stake in the defending IPL champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The franchise’s current owner, Diageo, is reportedly exploring a sale valued at around $2 billion (nearly ₹17,775 crore). Virat Kohli’s long-standing association with RCB is expected to play a significant role in shaping the team’s overall valuation.
“Hombale and Diageo share a strong working relationship. They campaign for each other and are on good terms. But Diageo hasn’t indicated how much it is willing it liquidate or if it intends to liquidate at all. The decision will have to be taken by Diageo’s international board and then conveyed to the national board. It’s a long-drawn process and we don’t know what their final position will be,” a source told Times of India.
