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Jana Small Finance Bank partners with Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based lender becomes official banking partner for 2026 T20 League season.
MUMBAI: When two homegrown Bengaluru brands decide to join forces, the partnership is bound to hit a six especially when one is a defending champion and the other is all about backing aspirations. Jana Small Finance Bank has announced its partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the Official Banking Partner for the 2026 season of the T20 League. As part of the association, Jana Small Finance Bank will serve as the exclusive banking partner of the franchise throughout the duration of the partnership.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, remain one of the most followed teams in the league, boasting a strong and passionate fan base across India and globally. The collaboration brings together two brands united by a shared ethos of aspiration, resilience and belief, aiming to create deeper connections with audiences during the cricketing season.
Jana Small Finance Bank, MD and CEO Ajay Kanwal said the partnership reflects a natural alignment. “We are delighted to partner with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as their Official Banking Partner. Both Jana Small Finance Bank and RCB are proudly headquartered in Bengaluru, and this association reflects our shared connect with the city and its people,” he noted. He highlighted that RCB’s journey mirrors values of resilience, potential and ethical practices that resonate closely with the bank.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, CEO Rajesh Menon welcomed the tie-up stating, “We are delighted to welcome Jana Small Finance Bank as our Official Banking Partner. As two Bengaluru-rooted brands, this partnership is built on shared values of resilience, integrity and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to creating meaningful engagements for our fans and communities across India.”
The partnership will run for the 2026 season, spanning March to December 2026.
In the world of cricket and banking, this alliance proves that when two Bengaluru powerhouses team up, the real winners are the fans – and the future looks brighter than a six over the boundary.
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AM Green named title sponsor of Indian Golf Premier League
Energy transition firm backs world’s first franchise-based pro golf league.
MUMBAI: AM Green has just teed off a green partnership because when sustainability meets the fairway, even the bunkers start rooting for a cleaner future. AM Green has been announced as the marquee title sponsor of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), rebranding the tournament as the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League for the 2026 season.
The partnership aligns a leading global energy transition platform with one of India’s most ambitious sporting initiatives. AM Green, co-founded by Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli (also founders of Greenko), focuses on large-scale production of green hydrogen, biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel to drive industrial decarbonisation.
The IGPL features ten city franchises Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Bengaluru, Punjab and Gurugram with professional golfers mentored by legends including Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa, SSP Chawrasia, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Gaurav Ghei and Shiv Kapur. The league supports women’s and grassroots golf in collaboration with the Indian Golf Union, PGAI and WGAI, while offering a pathway to international competition through LIV Golf’s International Series.
IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy said, “AM Green is precisely the kind of partner the IGPL was built for. This is an organisation that is not adjusting to the future but actively building it.”
AM Green, chairman Anil Chalamalasetty added, “Golf, with its emphasis on precision, strategy and discipline, resonates deeply with our values as an organisation.”
The IGPL 2026 Invitational Tour will continue with national and international legs including Chandigarh, Mauritius, South Africa and Congo, building on successful 2025 events in the UAE and Sri Lanka.
In a sport where every shot counts, AM Green and the IGPL are proving that going green can be both good for the planet and great for the game.
