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$300K Loss That Created RCB: UB Group’s Failed Mumbai Bid Became a $1.78 Billion Franchise

Published on: March 26, 2026, 3:17 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

The UB Group’s loss in the 2008 IPL auction by a small margin led to the rise of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), which was later acquired by Diageo India. After 12 years of careful management, RCB has been sold for $1.78 billion, making it the biggest sports entity in India. | financialexpress.com

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