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Kavya Maran

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Kavya Maran
Born
Kavya Kalanithi Maran

(1991-11-03) 3 November 1991 (age 33)
EducationStella Maris College, Chennai,
New York University Stern School of Business (MBA)
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forHead of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Parents

Kavya Kalanithi Maran (born 3 November 1991)[1] is an Indian businesswoman, co-owner and head of[2] Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL)[3] and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 League, and Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited. She is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, the chairman and founder of the Sun Group.[4][5]

Career

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Kavya joined the Sun Group, the conglomerate founded by her grandfather,[6] which is one of the largest media networks in Asia.[7] She began her professional journey by overseeing operations of Sun TV Network and Sun Music,[7] among other FM channels under the Sun Group umbrella.

Awards

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In January 2024, Kavya was awarded the 'Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad[8]' at the Devi Awards,[9] in recognition of her significant contributions to the franchise.

Net worth

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Kavya's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million[10] (approximately Rs. 409 crore), making her one of the wealthiest young businesswomen in India.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Kavya Maran s Red European Car Collections". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Who Is Kavya Maran? The CEO Of Sunrisers Hyderabad". One India. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet Kavya Maran, the Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Making Waves in IPL Season; all about her Network and Business". Times Now Digital. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  4. ^ "All you need to know about SunRisers Hyderabad CEO amid IPL Auction 2024". mint. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. ^ "IPL Auction 2024: Meet Kavya Maran, the CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad". mint. 19 December 2023. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  6. ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (12 October 2024). "India's richest filmmaker isn't from Bollywood, has $3.6 billion net worth, is richer than SRK, Aditya Chopra combined". Hindusthan Times. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Sun TV Network inducts Kaviya Maran to its Board; names R Mahesh Kumar as Managing Director". 22 March 2019. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  8. ^ S, Praveen Kumar (26 January 2024). "Devi Awards 2024: Of women, grit, grace and glory". Indulgexpress. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  9. ^ Kumar, Praveen (25 January 2024). "Devi Awards 2024: Of women, grit and glory". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  10. ^ "SRH Owner Kavya Maran's Net Worth". Deccan Chronicles. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ^ Livemint (19 December 2023). "IPL Auction 2024: Meet Kavya Maran, the CEO of SunRisers Hyderabad". mint. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.