Bengaluru/IBNS, March 26 -- Amid speculation over a possible name change following an ownership overhaul of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Aditya Birla Group's prominent face Ananya Birla has issued a clarification.

In an Instagram story, Ananya-daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla-stated that the franchise's name will remain unchanged.

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A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group-along with the Times of India Group, David Blitzer's Bolt Ventures, and US-based Blackstone-has acquired a 100% stake of RCB from United Spirits Ltd., a subsidiary of UK-based Diageo plc.

The RCB announcement follows a similar development, with Rajasthan Royals stating that Kal Somani, Rob Walton (Walmart family), and the Hamp (Ford) family have a...