Royal Challengers Bangalore Makes History with IPL 2025 Victory and Massive Earnings
RCB's Historic IPL 2025 Triumph
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has made headlines by not only clinching their first IPL trophy but also setting numerous remarkable records during the 2025 season. Their impressive batting, bowling, and strategic gameplay have distinguished them as a standout team this season.
Financial Windfall for RCB's Owner
Following their championship win, RCB's owner is experiencing a financial boon, with earnings not directly from the IPL but rather from the stock market. Within just ten minutes of the market opening, the owner reportedly gained around ₹1,400 crores. The team is owned by United Spirits Limited, the largest liquor company in the country, which has seen a surge in its stock prices.
On the day of the IPL final, the stock market had already shown positive trends, with a nearly 2% increase leading to a market cap boost of approximately ₹2,200 crores. Let's delve into the stock performance on Wednesday and the subsequent market cap changes.
Surge in United Spirits' Stock
After RCB's victory, shares of United Spirits Limited experienced a notable rise. According to BSE data, within just ten minutes, the stock price increased by 1.21%, reaching ₹1,598.30, marking the day's high. At around 12:40 PM, the shares were trading at ₹1,588, reflecting a gain of 0.57% or about ₹9, compared to the previous day's closing price of ₹1,579.05. Analysts suggest that the stock could soon surpass its previous 52-week high of ₹1,700.
Massive Earnings in Just 10 Minutes
Remarkably, this stock surge resulted in a profit of ₹1,400 crores for the company within just ten minutes. BSE statistics indicate that the market cap was ₹1,14,852.34 crores the day before, which jumped to ₹1,16,237.87 crores by 9:25 AM on Wednesday, reflecting an increase of ₹1,385.53 crores. The market cap is expected to soon exceed ₹1.20 lakh crores.
RCB's Narrow Victory in the Final
In the IPL final held on Tuesday, RCB faced off against Punjab Kings. RCB batted first, scoring 190 runs, with Virat Kohli contributing 40 runs. In response, Punjab managed only 184 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Shashank Singh played a commendable innings, scoring 61 runs off 30 balls, while Shreyas Iyer could only manage 1 run. Ultimately, RCB secured the victory by a narrow margin of 6 runs.