IPL franchise owners include some of the most powerful business families, media barons and global celebrities. Their empires stretch across industries such as oil and telecom, media networks, infrastructure, cement, pharmaceuticals and international investments.

Many of them live in palatial homes worth thousands of crores, own private jets and maintain enviable collections of luxury cars ranging from Rolls-Royce and Bentley to Lamborghini and Ferrari. From Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to India's richest industrialist Mukesh Ambani, the IPL ownership circle reads like a list of the country's most influential personalities. Here's a closer look at who owns each IPL team, their estimated net worth, and the extravagant lifestyles that come with it.

Mumbai Indians: Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani

When it comes to wealth, the owners of Mumbai Indians are in a league of their own.

The franchise is owned by Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani through Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company. According to the Hurun Global Rich List and Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates, Mukesh Ambani's net worth is around Rs 9,07,270 crore, making him the richest IPL team owner by a huge margin.

Their iconic home: Antilia

The Ambani residence Antilia in Mumbai is one of the most expensive private homes in the world.

Key highlights of Antilia:

• 27-storey skyscraper in South Mumbai
• Estimated value: over Rs 15,000 crore
• Multiple helipads
• Private theatre
• Snow room and spa
• Parking space for more than 150 cars

Luxury cars and lifestyle

Mukesh Ambani is known to maintain one of India's most valuable car collections, including:

• Rolls-Royce Cullinan
• Bentley Bentayga
• Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard
• Aston Martin Rapide

Their financial strength has also helped Mumbai Indians become one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.

Chennai Super Kings: N. Srinivasan

Chennai Super Kings is associated with one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration - N. Srinivasan, vice-chairman of India Cements and former BCCI president. His estimated net worth is believed to be between Rs 7,200 crore and Rs 8,000 crore.

Homes and assets

Srinivasan resides primarily in Chennai, where he owns a luxurious residence reflecting the understated style of one of Tamil Nadu's most powerful industrial families. His business empire through India Cements spans cement manufacturing, infrastructure and logistics.

Cars and lifestyle

Unlike many IPL owners, Srinivasan is known for maintaining a relatively low-profile lifestyle. However, he reportedly owns luxury vehicles such as high-end Mercedes models used for business and official travel. Under his leadership, CSK has become one of the most consistent and decorated teams in IPL history.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta

Kolkata Knight Riders has perhaps the most glamorous ownership group in the IPL. The franchise is owned by Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and businessman Jay Mehta.

Estimated net worth:

Shah Rukh Khan - around Rs 12,000 crore

Jay Mehta - around Rs 7,790 crore

Shah Rukh Khan's legendary home: Mannat

SRK's Mumbai residence Mannat is one of India's most photographed celebrity homes.

Key facts about Mannat:

• Located at Bandra Bandstand
• Six-storey heritage bungalow
• Estimated value: over Rs 200 crore
• Includes private theatre, gym and library

His luxury car collection

Shah Rukh Khan's garage reportedly includes:

• Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge
• Bentley Continental GT
• BMW i8
• Mercedes-Maybach S600

Did you know?

Shah Rukh Khan was among the first Bollywood stars to turn a sports team into a global entertainment brand, helping KKR build a massive international fan base.

Delhi Capitals: Kiran Kumar Grandhi and Parth Jindal

Delhi Capitals is jointly owned by GMR Group and JSW Group.

The most visible faces behind the franchise are Kiran Kumar Grandhi, chairman of GMR Group, and Parth Jindal, managing director of JSW Cement.

Estimated net worth:

Kiran Kumar Grandhi - around Rs 2,00,200 crore (GMR Group family wealth)

Parth Jindal - around Rs 600 crore

Homes and lifestyle

The GMR and Jindal families are among India's major infrastructure and industrial powerhouses.

Their business interests include:

• Airports and energy (GMR Group)
• Steel, cement and infrastructure (JSW Group)

Members of both families maintain luxury homes in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, along with private aircraft used for corporate travel.

Lucknow Super Giants: Sanjiv Goenka

Lucknow Super Giants is owned by Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. The Kolkata-based billionaire bought the franchise for a record amount during the IPL expansion auction.

Estimated net worth: Rs 44,590 crore.

Homes and business empire

Goenka lives in Kolkata, where his family owns multiple luxury residences.

His group operates across sectors including:

• Power generation
• Retail
• media and entertainment
• IT services

Cars and luxury assets

Goenka is known to maintain a collection of high-end vehicles and frequently travels via corporate jets owned by the group. Despite being one of the newest teams, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself as a competitive IPL franchise.

Gujarat Titans: Backed by CVC Capital Partners

Gujarat Titans was initially owned by global investment firm CVC Capital Partners. Indian investors linked with the franchise structure include Siddharth Patel and Jinal Mehta of the Torrent Group.

Estimated net worth:

Siddharth Patel - estimated between Rs 400 crore and Rs 2,500 crore

Jinal Mehta - family wealth linked to Torrent Group worth about Rs 1.4 lakh crore

Business and lifestyle

The Torrent Group, led by the Mehta family, has major interests in:

• pharmaceuticals
• power generation
• city gas distribution

The franchise stunned the cricket world by winning the IPL title in its debut season.

Punjab Kings: Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta

Punjab Kings has one of the most diverse ownership groups in the IPL.

Owners include:

• Mohit Burman (Dabur family)
• Ness Wadia (Wadia Group)
• Preity Zinta, Bollywood actor and entrepreneur

Estimated net worth:

Mohit Burman - about Rs 94,640 crore

Ness Wadia - about Rs 62,790 crore

Preity Zinta - around Rs 1,273 crore

Homes and assets

The Burman family owns multiple luxury homes across Delhi, London and Mumbai as part of the Dabur business dynasty. Ness Wadia's family controls the historic Wadia Group, which includes Britannia Industries and Bombay Dyeing.

Preity Zinta splits her time between Mumbai and Los Angeles.

Rajasthan Royals: Manoj Badale and Lachlan Murdoch

Rajasthan Royals is controlled by Emerging Media, led by venture capitalist Manoj Badale. Another prominent stakeholder is Lachlan Murdoch, son of global media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Estimated net worth:

Manoj Badale - about Rs 1,456 crore

Lachlan Murdoch - around Rs 19,110 crore

Luxury homes

Lachlan Murdoch reportedly owns some of the world's most expensive properties, including luxury estates in Los Angeles and Sydney. The Royals famously won the inaugural IPL season in 2008 under Shane Warne's leadership.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kalanithi Maran

Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by Kalanithi Maran, chairman of the Sun TV Network and one of India's most powerful media barons.

Estimated net worth: Rs 1,23,387 crore.

Homes and luxury lifestyle

Maran owns luxury properties in Chennai and London.

His assets include:

• Private jets used for business travel\
• High-end luxury cars
• A media empire spanning television networks, radio stations and film production

Sunrisers Hyderabad has built a reputation for producing strong bowling attacks and disciplined team performances.

So, who is the richest IPL team owner?

While several IPL owners are billionaires, the title of richest IPL owner by a massive margin goes to Mukesh Ambani, whose wealth exceeds that of most other franchise owners combined. His business empire, Reliance Industries, spans sectors including telecom, retail, energy, digital services and media - making the Ambani family the financial powerhouse of the IPL.

Did you know?

The IPL is often called the richest cricket league in the world. Several IPL owners also own teams in international leagues such as SA20, ILT20 and Major League Cricket. Many franchise owners operate businesses worth hundreds of thousands of crores, far beyond the valuation of their cricket teams.

Credits: Net worth estimates referenced from Hurun Global Rich List, Bloomberg Billionaires Index, company disclosures and publicly available business reports.

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