The new ownership announcement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru has generated significant excitement among fans who await IPL 2026 start. The franchise now holds the title of most valuable IPL team because of their groundbreaking $1.78 billion deal which exceeds all previous valuations. Social media platforms currently show Ananya Birla as the most popular name who is associated with the recent announcement. Ananya became the main subject of discussion after three hour period because fans who wanted to know her connection to the RCB ownership group. She belongs to one of India’s leading business families because she is the daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla who serves as chairman of Aditya Birla Group. She has established her own identity which exists separate from her family heritage. She made the decision to develop her own ventures instead of following her father’s professional career path. 📢 RCB SELLING DETAILS. ❗️▶️ Consortium consists of:1️⃣ Aditya Birla Group. 2️⃣ Satyan Gajwani- TOI Group. 3️⃣ Blackstone - World’s biggest private equity firm. 4️⃣ American sports investor David Blitzer. ⚠️ RCB SOLD AT 16,705cr REPORTEDLY…!!! pic.twitter.com/PxHIOdnWIm — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2026 She explored entrepreneurship and music and investing to create her own professional path. She is the sister of Aryaman Vikram Birla who played IPL cricket and who will become RCB chairman following the historic agreement. Before the RCB acquisition, Ananya drew attention on social media after meeting Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, at a promotional event ahead of IPL 2026. The event featured Gill presenting her a signed jersey which immediately captured the attention of fans. The moment quickly spread across social media platforms as users created memes and humorous content to transform it into a popular pre-season showcase. Ananya Birla was born in Mumbai on July 17, 1994, and is 32 years old as of March 2026. Reports state that she has a height of 5 feet 6 inches which measures 168 centimeters. She studied at the American School of Bombay and later attended the University of Oxford, where she pursued economics and management. From a young age, she demonstrated strong interest in business and creative fields. At the age of 17 she established Svatantra Microfin which made her the youngest entrepreneur in India to create a major financial services company. Through Svatantra Micro Housing Finance she entered the housing finance market by establishing a business that provides affordable housing solutions to low-income communities. Also Read | Will Ishan Kishan Become SRH Captain Permanently? Pat Cummins Gives Big Hint Ananya has established herself as an international pop artist besides her work in business. She has achieved more than 500 million streams worldwide which makes her one of the most successful English-language pop artists from India. The Financial Express reports that she has established a personal net worth between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 1,770 crore which connects her to RCB's new ownership. Public reports also suggest she owns a luxury home in Mumbai worth around Rs 425 crore and leads a refined lifestyle which includes high-end cars and global investments. RCB enters its new ownership period which creates growing public interest in Ananya Birla who matches the franchise's huge fan base.