Sanjiv Goenka, a prominent Indian industrialist, is a close friend and business associate of cricketer Virat Kohli. Their collaboration includes organising the ‘Indian Sports Honours’ awards through Goenka’s company, the RPSG Group.
Goenka’s Business Empire
Goenka’s estimated net worth stands at ₹33,000 crore. He is the head of the RPSG Group, which operates in sectors like power and energy, IT-enabled services, media, and entertainment. In Forbes Billionaires 2023, he ranked 1,434 globally and 83rd in Forbes India’s list of the 200 richest Indians.
Owner of IPL Franchise Lucknow Super Giants
Goenka owns the IPL team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which he acquired for ₹7,090 crore. This makes him a direct competitor to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli’s team.
Record Signing of Rishabh Pant
At the IPL 2025 mega auction, Goenka made headlines by paying a record ₹27 crore to sign Rishabh Pant, who was later named captain of LSG for the season.
Kohli’s Own Net Worth
Virat Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket in May 2025, has an estimated net worth of ₹1,050 crore. Despite retiring from one format, Kohli remains a key figure in Indian cricket and endorsements.
Endorsement of Goenka Family Brand
Kohli also serves as the brand ambassador for ‘Too Yumm’, a snack brand owned by Sanjiv Goenka’s son, Shashwat Goenka. This business partnership further solidifies the personal and professional ties between the Kohli and Goenka families.
