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Sun King powers up new look as it expands global energy offerings
MUMBAI: Sun King has flipped the switch on a brighter future. The off-grid solar energy giant unveiled a refreshed logo and brand identity on 9 September, reflecting its evolution from a solar home systems pioneer into a global provider of diverse energy solutions.
The new look arrives with an expanded product line that now spans high-capacity solar inverters, advanced electrical lighting, and its flagship home systems, aiming to bring reliable, affordable power to millions across Africa and Asia.
To mark the change, Sun King has launched a digital-first campaign titled Switch to More!, highlighting the four benefits customers can expect: more savings, more peace of mind, more options, and more reliable power. An animated film tells the story of the refreshed logo and the company’s long-term mission of expanding energy access.
“Our refreshed identity reflects our promise to deliver more affordable solar, more appliances that simplify life, and more power for the communities that depend on us,” said Sun King, co-founder, Anish Thakkar.
With over 24 million households powered worldwide and more than 300,000 new systems installed monthly, Sun King’s new identity signals continuity as much as change: the same mission, but a wider beam.
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RPSG’s Sudhir Langer exits days before IPL 2026
Timing sharpens focus on stake sale buzz and LSG’s tightening financial playbook
MUMBAI: RPSG ( RP-Sanjiv Goenka) Ventures has sprung a late leadership surprise just as the IPL drumroll begins. Sudhir Langer will step down as whole-time director and from the board effective March 31, days after the 2026 Indian Premier League season kicks off on March 28.
The timing is hard to ignore. RPSG Ventures owns Lucknow Super Giants, and Langer’s exit lands in a narrow pre-tournament window when operational focus is typically at its peak.
The move also coincides with chatter around a potential stake sale. According to a Moneycontrol report, the RPSG Group, led by Sanjiv Goenka, is exploring options to offload up to a 15 per cent stake in the franchise. There has been no official confirmation.
RPSG had acquired the Lucknow franchise in November 2021 for Rs 7,090 crore, among the highest bids in IPL history. The team operates under RPSG Sports Private Limited and carries a sizeable annual franchise fee obligation of Rs 709 crore through FY31.
Financials underline both scale and strain. The franchise remains heavily reliant on central revenue distribution from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. In H1 FY26, it received Rs 399 crore as its share of franchise rights, compared with Rs 458 crore in FY25, the single largest contributor to income.
Total revenue for H1 FY26 stood at Rs 495.9 crore, with profit at Rs 63.7 crore. Yet FY25 saw a softer showing: revenue fell about 20 per cent to Rs 557 crore, weighed down by fewer matches and a lower league finish in the 2024 season. Growth has since been modest, with H1 FY26 revenue rising roughly 3 per cent year on year.
That leaves LSG balancing on a familiar IPL tightrope: strong central inflows, volatile on-field-linked earnings and a hefty fixed fee burden.
With a leadership exit, stake-sale speculation and a new season about to begin, Goenka’s cricket bet is entering a decisive phase—where timing, performance and capital strategy will all have to click.
