OYO Founder: Virat Kohli a Born Businessman, Invests ₹40 Cr in Agilitas Sports
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News18•05-01-2026, 08:52
OYO Founder: Virat Kohli a Born Businessman, Invests ₹40 Cr in Agilitas Sports
- •Virat Kohli's One8 brand, initially with Puma, now partners with Indian company Agilitas Sports after an 8-year agreement.
- •Kohli declined Puma's ₹300 crore offer, instead investing ₹40 crore in Agilitas Sports for a 1.94% minority stake.
- •OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal praised Kohli's business move, recalling Virat's statement: 'If not a cricketer, I'd be a businessman.'
- •Agarwal highlighted Kohli's decision as a sign of India's rapidly advancing business sector and a favorable environment.
- •Agilitas Sports, founded in 2023 by former Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly, is valued at ₹2,058 crore.
Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's strategic shift to Agilitas Sports and ₹40 Cr investment highlight his sharp business acumen.
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