Kavya Maran and Ananya Birla are all set to rule the IPL this season with their respective teams, SRH and RCB, and their whopping net worths are in the spotlight.
The IPL 2026 is back and is just moments away from its first match. The opening match will be played between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While the two teams are leading all the attention, so are the owners. Yes, before the match begins, the spotlight has shifted to RCB and SRH’s owners, Ananya Birla and Kavya Maran. Tagged as ‘IPL daughters’, Kavya and Ananya’s net worth is in focus amid the first match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by business tycoon Kalanithi Maran and was founded by the Sun Group. While Kalanithi Maran owns the team, his daughter, Kavya Maran, is the co-owner and is highly involved in the team’s operations and strategy. She serves as the franchise's face and represents the team at auctions.
After graduating in commerce from Stella Maris College in Chennai, Kavya completed her MBA at the prestigious Warwick Business School in England. According to a report in the Financial Times, she was appointed CEO of the cricket franchise in 2018. Apart from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kavya is also involved with Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20 league) and Sunrisers Leeds (The Hundred, UK).
Apart from being the co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kavya is also the executive director of Sun TV Network, which spans film production, television, radio and digital platforms. Kavya’s reach is not just limited to sports, but she is popular in the media and entertainment sector too.
Ananya Birla is not the direct owner of RCB, but as her brother, Aryaman Birla, takes over as the chairman of RCB, she too is under the spotlight. RCB owners United Spirits Limited (USL) have recently sold the IPL franchise for USD 1.78 billion to a four-member consortium, which also includes Aditya Birla Group.
Ananya is the daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, who heads the Aditya Birla Group. Despite being a business heir, Ananya carved her own identity in the business world. She began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 17 when she founded Svatantra Microfin Private Limited, which provides loans to women entrepreneurs in rural India. She was named the founder of Ikai Asia in 2016.
In 2025, Ananya Birla entered the cosmetic space, emphasising beauty and personal care. She ventured into the cosmetic space through Birla Cosmetics Pvt Ltd., which focuses on premium, homegrown brands such as LOVETC (colour cosmetics) and Contraband (fragrances). Apart from business, Ananya is a leading name in the music industry. She became the first Indian artist to go platinum in English.
Kavya Maran is the boss lady when it comes to business. According to a report in Jan Bharat Times, Kavya Maran has an estimated net worth of Rs. 409 crores. On the other hand, Ananya was named to Fortune India's 40 Under 40 list for her success as an entrepreneur. According to a report by Financial Express, Ananya Birla’s personal net worth is estimated at around Rs. 1,770 crore. On comparing fortunes, Ananya Birla is significantly richer.
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