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Chennai Super Kings

Sports & Entertainment Cricket

Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd is the most valuable IPL franchise — 5-time IPL champion with over 10 crore fans globally, backed by the CSK brand and multi-year media rights.

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Indicative price
As of 23 Oct 2026
₹238 ▼ 3.25% in 1 month
Key facts

CSK share details

Lot size
50 shares
Min. investment
₹11,900
Face value
₹0.1
Implied market cap
₹9,030 Cr
Shares outstanding
379,425,004
Website
chennaisuperkings.com
ISIN
INE852S01026
CIN
U74900TN2014PLC098517
Lock-in after IPO
6 months
Price history

CSK share price chart

1Y change
+36.00%
High
₹312
Low
₹174

Indicative off-market dealer quotes, not exchange prices. A flat stretch means the quote did not change on those days.

About

About CSK

Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited owns and operates the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). CSK is one of the most successful and valuable IPL franchises — a 5-time IPL champion (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) with a global fanbase of over 100 million. The company's revenues come from media rights (share of IPL central pool), sponsorships, merchandise, ticket sales, and digital content. CSK is led by CEO Kasi Viswanathan and is steered by the legendary MS Dhoni. The company is backed by the India Cements group and is one of the few profitable sports franchises in Asia. It also holds the Cape Town Knight Riders franchise in SA20.
IPO outlook

When is the CSK IPO?

Anticipated
FY26-27
CSK became the first IPL franchise to list on NSE EMERGE in 2018 as an unlisted entity. It remains one of the most sought-after sports investments in India. A potential full NSE/BSE mainboard listing is widely anticipated as IPL valuations continue to rise. The upcoming media rights cycle and global T20 expansion add strong revenue visibility.

Strengths

  • 5-time IPL champion with massive global fan base and iconic brand value
  • Diversified revenue from BCCI central pool, sponsorships, merchandise, and global franchises (SA20, MLC)
  • Near debt-free balance sheet with strong cash reserves of ₹336 Cr and net worth of ₹714 Cr (FY25)
  • Asset-light franchise model with consistently high EBITDA margins (~33%) and profitable operations
  • Strong institutional backing including LIC and renowned investors like Radhakishan Damani

Risks

  • Revenue heavily dependent on IPL media rights cycle and BCCI decisions on franchise model
  • Illiquid unlisted shares with no guaranteed IPO timeline; capital can remain locked for years
  • Valuation trades at premium P/E (~65-70x) with high dependency on on-field performance and player retention
Financials

CSK financial performance

Revenue, profit and balance-sheet figures by fiscal year.

Revenue & PAT (₹ Cr)
Revenue PAT
Metric FY26Latest FY25
Revenue (₹ Cr) 697 674
PAT (₹ Cr) 114 148
PAT Margin (%) 16.32 22.01
RoNW (%) 13.96 20.76
EPS (₹) 3.47 4.08
Debt / Equity 0.00 0.01
Total Assets (₹ Cr) 1,060 1,132
Net Worth (₹ Cr) 815 715

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Ownership

Shareholding pattern

Others (Public)
48.02%
Mrs. Rupa Gurunath, Trustee
5.26%
Sri Saradha Logistics Pvt Ltd
5.6%
EWS Finance & Investments Pvt Ltd
36.22%
Life Insurance Corporation Of India (LIC)
4.9%
Leadership

Management team

N. Srinivasan
Chairman
N. Srinivasan is the primary force behind CSK and former BCCI president. His leadership built a culture of excellence and loyalty for the franchise.
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Important disclaimer

Unlisted shares are not traded on stock exchanges. Prices shown are indicative and based on off-market transactions; they may differ from eventual listing or future market prices. Exit liquidity depends on counter-party availability. SEBI mandates a 6-month lock-in on pre-IPO shares post-listing. Gains held beyond 24 months are taxed at 12.5% LTCG (no indexation). IPO Guru is not a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor. Information here is for general awareness, not personalised investment advice. Please consult your tax advisor before investing.

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