Who is Kavya Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad? Details here of her Net Worth, Early Life, and Career
Who is Kavya Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad? Details here of her Net Worth, Early Life, and Career
Kavya Maran, the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has been at the forefront of the franchise’s success, notably leading her team’s bidding during the 2025 IPL Mega Auction in Jeddah, where they acquired Ishan Kishan for a hefty Rs 11.25 crore. Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya hails from a prominent business family, with her father, Kalanithi Maran, the founder of Sun Group and one of India’s wealthiest individuals.
Kavya completed her commerce degree at Stella Maris College in Chennai before pursuing an MBA from Warwick Business School, UK. Her business acumen and leadership abilities were evident early on, and she has been actively involved with the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise since 2018. She co-owns the team with her father, who is also a key figure in the media industry.
Kavya has significantly contributed to SRH’s success, earning recognition for her role as the driving force behind the team’s growth. In addition to managing SRH, the Sun Group also owns the SunRisers Eastern Cape in South Africa’s T20 league. Her efforts were honored when she received the “Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad” award at the Devi Award.
Kavya Maran’s estimated net worth stands at Rs 409 crore, according to news reports. While her wealth pales in comparison to her father Kalanithi Maran’s net worth of Rs 19,000 crore (listed in the Hurun India Rich List 2019), Kavya’s financial success reflects her astute leadership in the sports and media industry.
Apart from her business ventures, Kavya’s family is deeply involved in media. Her mother, Kavery Maran, serves as the CEO of Solar TV. She is also related to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
Kavya Maran has become a well-known figure in the IPL, not just for her leadership, but for her presence at auctions and matches, where her confident and poised appearance has drawn much attention from fans and media alike.
