Reliance Industries partners with Surrey for Oval Invincibles franchise
Reliance Industries' subsidiary partners with Surrey County Cricket Club for Oval Invincibles franchise, acquiring a 49% stake. Teams will be known as MI London from 2026.
The partnership expands Reliance's sports franchise portfolio and could enhance brand visibility, but the financial impact is not explicitly stated.
The announcement highlights a strategic partnership and expansion into sports franchise ownership, which is generally viewed positively.
* Reliance Industries Limited's subsidiary, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, has partnered with Surrey County Cricket Club for the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. * The deal gives Reliance 49% stake in the franchise, with Surrey retaining 51%. * From 2026, both men’s and women’s teams will be known as MI London. * The Oval Invincibles have won five titles in five years. * Mumbai Indians now comprises seven teams across five countries and four continents. * Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue of ₹10,71,174 crore (US$ 125.3 billion), cash profit of ₹1,46,917 crore (US$ 17.2 billion) and net profit of ₹81,309 crore (US$ 9.5 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2025.
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