The Hero Indian Super League （ISL） features several prominent team owners from various industries who have invested in Indian football. These owners bring business expertise and resources to develop the sport locally.
Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani, is a major stakeholder through its subsidiary. The company has been instrumental in promoting football infrastructure and youth development programs across India.
Other notable owners include the JSW Group, which owns Bengaluru FC, and the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, owner of ATK Mohun Bagan. These business groups have significantly contributed to improving training facilities and player development.
The league also features celebrity co-owners like Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and John Abraham, who help increase the sport\“s popularity through their influence and fan following.
Local business families and industrialists have shown growing interest in ISL teams, recognizing the potential of football as a developing sport in the Indian market. |
