United Spirits Limited has informed the Exchange about sale of Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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United Spirits Limited (USL), a Diageo subsidiary, has approved the sale of its 100% stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), which owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL and WPL franchises. The deal is for an all-cash consideration of INR 166.6 billion. The buyer is a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group (Times Internet), Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone (BXPE). RCSPL contributed only 1.9% of USL's standalone revenue and 4.1% of net worth in FY25, and is not a material subsidiary. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the BCCI, with completion expected within six months. Management stated the divestiture will allow USL to sharpen its focus on the core beverage alcohol business.
The INR 166.6 bn cash inflow is significant for USL and signals a strategic refocusing on its core alcoholic beverages business, which could be viewed positively by investors as it simplifies the portfolio. Shareholders may see this as a value-unlocking move, though the sports franchise contributed only a small share of USL's revenue.