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]
Kavya Maran | |
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| Born | Kavya Kalanithi Maran 3 November 1991 |
| Education | Stella Maris College, Chennai, New York University Stern School of Business (MBA) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
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Career
editKavya 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
editIn 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
editKavya'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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- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "SRH Owner Kavya Maran's Net Worth". Deccan Chronicles. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ 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.