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India.com
2 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Kohli rejected Rs 3000000000 renewal contract from this company and then...
In this collection of pictures we shall know why star India batter Virat Kohli rejected Rs 3000000000 renewal contract from a company and then where did he invest? Let's know about it. Virat Kohli got an offer of an endorsement deal with a huge amount of Rs 300 crore. However, Kohli has rejected this offer. These days Virat Kohli, who is busy in IPL 2025, is showing his strength on the field but is also active in his business off the field. Recently it was revealed that Kohli ended his 8-year-long relationship with German sportswear company PUMA. This journey of Virat Kohli and Puma started in 2017, when this giant company signed Virat Kohli, who was then the captain of Team India, for 8 years and gave him a huge amount of Rs 110 crore in return. Now in 2025, this deal between Virat Kohli and Puma has been completed and both have parted ways. However, a report has claimed that this giant company wanted to continue its contract with Kohli for the next 8 years and for this it had also offered a huge deal of Rs 300 crore to the star batsman. But Virat had made up his mind to start a new journey and hence rejected this offer of Puma. According to reports, now Virat Kohli is dealing with a new company Agilitas. The special thing is that Agilitas has been started by Abhishek Ganguly, former MD of Puma India and South-East Asia. He started this company in 2023 and now Kohli is preparing to start a partnership with him. Kohli started his own brand named One-Eight a few years ago and took it forward in collaboration with Puma. Now Kohli is planning to make his brand even bigger in collaboration with Agilitas. Team India's superstar Virat Kohli has made a huge investment of Rs 40 crore in Bengaluru based sports goods manufacturing company Agilitas. With this investment, the scope of his business portfolio has increased further. Kohli plans to increase his stake in the company by investing more in the coming time. With this investment, Kohli will now not only be the brand ambassador of the company, but will also play an important role in taking the company forward.
India.com
9 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Not just brand ambassador, Virat Kohli invests Rs 400000000 to become co-owner of THIS company
Virat Kohli, once the face of Puma, is now the brand ambassador of Agilitas. He has also invested Rs 40 crore in the company, becoming an active stakeholder. Cricketer Virat Kohli has invested Rs 40 crore rupees in manufacture of sports goods company Agilitas. Besides becoming one of the major investors, Kohli is to be the brand ambassador of the company. It was established by Abhishek Ganguly, a former Managing Director of Puma India, and has drawn investment by former cricketer Yuvraj Singh as well. Kohli has emerged as an active partner at Agilitas and he is likely to continue investing in future. His affiliation would drive sales, brand value, and market worth of the company, and could potentially enhance the price of his share as well. However, Kohli and Agilitas have not made any official statement over the investment yet. Under the investment arrangement, Kohli has been given about 3.6 lakh Class 2 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) that will turn over time into equity shares. Reports add that this is merely the initial installment of Kohli contribution, and capital will still be contributed in the following phase. Agilitas intends to establish an integrated full-scale sports chain involving manufacturing to selling. Acquisitions are another strategy the company follows, eyeing the possibilities to acquire a business capable of offering services which are not offered by Agilitas. This vision makes the company one of the leaders of the future in sportswear and sporting goods market. In 2017, Kohli signed a highly profitable 110-crores eight-years endorsement contract with Puma. The deal was arranged by Abhishek Ganguly alone. But Kohli decided not to renew the contract before it expires in 2025 and has signed up with Ganguly Agilitas, a new business. Agilitas bought Mochiko Shoes, a corporate shoemaker of global brands, such as Adidas, Puma, Skechers, and Reebok, in 2023. It has obtained licensing rights of Lotto brand in India and at some international markets as well. The firm will introduce three new brands and one of the brands will be a personal brand of Virat Kohli, One8. This is as Kohli keeps expanding his portfolio investing in more than 10 startups such as Digit Insurance, MPL, and Wrogn.
India.com
21 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Virat Kohli makes BIG move after Test retirement, star India batter will be...
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the major decision taken by star India batter Virat Kohli after announcing his Test retirement last month. Star India batter Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement last month. Kohli scored 9230 runs in 123 Tests with 30 centuries. Team India's star batter Virat Kohli has made a big investment in a company. He has invested Rs 40 crore in a sports equipment manufacturing company. He will invest more in this company. Apart from this, Kohli will also be its brand ambassador. This investment by Virat will not only increase the brand value of the company, but will also take the sales and market valuation forward. Although no official response has come from Virat Kohli and Agilitas company in this matter yet, but it is certain that Virat Kohli has started another new innings. Virat Kohli has made a huge investment of Rs 40 crore in Agilitas. This is a sports goods manufacturing company. This company was started two years ago by former Puma India head Abhishek Ganguly. Abhishek has a very old relationship with Virat Kohli. As the India head of Puma India, Ganguly played an important role in bringing Kohli as the brand ambassador of the company. In 2017, Virat Kohli signed a contract of Rs 110 crore with Puma, this contract was till 2025. This year Puma again tried to contract Virat Kohli for Rs 300 crore, but Virat refused and joined Agilitas. Apart from Virat, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has also invested in this company. The company has raised about Rs 600 crore from several investors in less than two years. According to reports, in his new role, Virat Kohli will not only be a brand ambassador but will also play the role of owner in the Bengaluru-based firm. Virat Kohli has been given around 3.6 lakh Class 2 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in Agilitas. These will later be converted into equity shares. According to reports, this investment is only part of the first phase. This legendary batsman of Team India will invest money in the company in future as well. Agilitas plans to build a sports chain across the country. It will include everything from manufacturing to retail. In the year 2023, Agilitas acquired Mochico Shoes. This company manufactures shoes for brands like Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, Reebok, Asics, Crocs, Decathlon, Clarks and US Polo.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Virat Kohli Begins New Innings With Rs 40 Crore Investment In Agilitas, After Ending Rs 300 Crore Endorsement Deal With Puma
Cricket icon Virat Kohli has taken a significant leap into the business world by investing ₹40 crore in Indian sportswear startup Agilitas Sports, marking the first phase of his strategic involvement in the company. This investment underlines Kohli's shift from being a brand ambassador to a hands-on brand builder in the Indian athleisure and sportswear industry. A Strategic Stake in Sportswear Kohli's investment in Agilitas comes after he decides to end a ₹300 crore endorsement deal with Puma. Instead of continuing as just the face of a global brand, he has chosen to take ownership in a homegrown company with ambitious goals. The ₹40 crore tranche gives Kohli a stake via 3.6 lakh convertible preference shares, making him a strategic investor with real influence over business direction and brand identity. Backing a Visionary Venture Agilitas was co-founded in 2023 by Abhishek Ganguly, the former managing director of Puma India. The company has quickly gained momentum, acquiring Mochiko Shoes and securing a long-term license for Lotto in India. With a vision to build a complete sportswear ecosystem, Agilitas spans footwear manufacturing, retail, and brand creation, all under one roof. The One8 Connection Kohli's lifestyle brand One8, which was earlier licensed to Puma, will now be integrated into Agilitas's growth strategy. The long-term plan includes building One8 into a globally recognized sportswear label, starting with exclusive standalone stores across India and later expanding into key international markets such as the US and UK. A Move Towards Global Expansion What sets this partnership apart is Kohli's role beyond financing. He will contribute to product design, marketing strategy, and global expansion efforts. The goal is not just to build a retail brand, but a global Indian sportswear powerhouse, inspired by models seen in global athlete-led ventures. Agilitas: Built for Scale The startup has already raised over ₹500 crore in capital and is laying the groundwork for a major retail footprint. Its integrated business model, combining manufacturing and retail, allows it to compete with global players on both price and innovation. Kohli's involvement gives it credibility, visibility, and access to a massive fan base. From Brand Ambassador to Brand Owner This move marks a broader trend where Indian athletes are shifting from endorsing products to owning and building brands. Kohli's investment symbolizes this evolution. Instead of representing someone else's brand, he is now betting on a business he helps shape from the ground up.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
India Vs England: Four Indians To Score Test Hundreds At Edgbaston, Birmingham
Last Updated: India to face England in the second Test at Edgbaston after losing the first match. India are all set to play England in the second Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham and would look to go all out after losing the first match of the series in Headingley by five wickets to go 0-1 down. Although India lost the Headingley Test, a highlight of the game was five centuries from India at the venue, a first for the country in the longest format. India, who have played eight Tests at Edgbaston from 1967 to 2022, have never won at this venue. They drew once back in 1986, but otherwise, the numbers are dismal. Let's take a look at the Indian players who have flourished at Edgbaston with hundreds, although never in a winning cause: Sachin Tendulkar: 122, India tour of England 1996 Opting to bat first, India posted 214, with Dominic Cork picking four wickets. England responded with 313, riding on Nasser Hussain's hundred. Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad picked four wickets apiece. In the second innings, India posted 219, riding on Tendulkar 's 122, with Chris Lewis picking five wickets. England had to chase just 121, which they sailed past with skipper Mike Atherton scoring 53. Virat Kohli: 149, India tour of England, 2018 Opting to bat first, England posted 287, with Ravichandran Ashwin picking four wickets. India responded with 274, riding on Kohli's 149. Sam Curran picked up four wickets. In the second innings, England posted just 180, with Ishant Sharma picking five wickets. India had to chase just 194, but Ben Stokes' four-wicket haul restricted them to 162, despite Kohli's 51-run knock. To this day, the ace Indian batter remains the highest run-scorer in Tests at Edgbaston, with 231 runs in two matches at a stunning average of 57.75. Rishabh Pant 146 & Ravindra Jadeja 104: India tour of England, 2022 Put in to bat first, India posted a whopping 416, riding on Rishabh Pant's 146 and Ravindra Jadeja's 104, despite James Anderson's five wickets. In response, England were bowled out for 284, despite Jonny Bairstow's century, as Mohammed Siraj picked four wickets. India were bowled out for 245 in the second innings, with Stokes picking four wickets. England had to chase 378 to win and riding on Joe Root and Bairstow's hundreds, they went past the target. First Published:
