TNI Bureau: IPL 2025 Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru has become the most expensive Indian Premier League franchise after a $1.78 billion (₹16,600 crore approx.) acquisition by a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group, alongside Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone. Aryaman Vikram Birla will chair the franchise, with Satyan Gajwani as Vice Chairman.