Investments

DALLAS, TX: Pickleball, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, is going after a new frontier - India. The United Pickleball Association (UPA), which was created after a merger between Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association in the US last February, and India-based Global Sports have inked a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to the country.

As a part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives to the country, promoting the rapidly-growing sport to a young market. 

Sep 15, 2023 20:09
Renowned Telugu film star Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has recently acquired ownership of a motorsport racing team - Hyderabad Blackbirds (HBB).  The team, which has made its mark in the Indian Racing League, is set to participate in the inaugural season of the Formula 4 Indian Championship. This new venture is organized and promoted by Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL).
Sep 14, 2023 20:09
Sportswear and athleisure company Agilitas Sports, which is co-founded by former Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly, has fully acquired Mochiko Shoes Pvt Ltd, one of India’s largest sports footwear manufacturers, for an undisclosed sum.  Mochiko Shoes makes licensed products for leading brands including adidas, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, Reebok, Asics, Crocs, Decathlon, Clarks and US Polo.
Sep 12, 2023 18:09
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.: Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Tuesday announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. 
Sep 07, 2023 20:09
Nazara Technologies stated Thursday that it has received board approval to raise Rs 410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund, the largest asset management company in India, through equity share issuance. This move comes as the diversified gaming and sports media company looks to build a warchest for potential acquisitions to grow its existing businesses.
Sep 07, 2023 18:09
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have reportedly tabled a bid for English county Yorkshire. The bid for the troubled club is said to be £25 million ($31m), £10m more than the £15m the club need to raise to pay off what’s owed to ex-chair Colin Graves, UK's Daily Mail reports. The offer, according to the Mail, will be put to the board this month.
Sep 05, 2023 18:09
Ahead of season 5 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), the founders and owners of ENN Sports LLP, Nikunj Shah, Navin Dalmia, and Rajdeep Dalmia, have acquired the Hyderabad Strikers. The trio will be co-owners of the two-time and current TPL champions alongside celebrity co-owner Rakul Preet Singh.
Sep 04, 2023 20:09
Online gaming company Nazara Technologies Limited on Monday announced the approval of a preferential allotment of equity shares with the aim of raising up to Rs 100 crore. Nazara Technologies will issue up to 14 lakh equity shares of face value of Rs 4 each at a price of Rs 714 per equity share to Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's companies.
Sep 04, 2023 20:09
The owners of three Indian Premier League franchises have initiated discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding their respective capital raising strategies, Mint has reported.
Aug 31, 2023 17:08
NEW DELHI: Garena, a Singapore-based game developer and digital entertainment arm of Sea Group has announced the return of its popular mobile battle royale game Free Fire in India India. "Free Fire India" is all set to take the nation's video-gaming industry by storm as it will be available to download in the country from September 5.
Aug 30, 2023 18:08
Rohit Ramesh and Sudhir Menon, directors of SkaSports Investments Private Limited, have acquired a minority stake in Cambodian Premier League club Angkor Tiger Football Club, it was announced Wednesday. The Angkor Tiger Football Club represents the city of Siem Reap, globally famous for the Angkor Wat temple and is owned by Japanese businessman and entrepreneur Akihiro Kato.