INR 17 CR - INR 25 CR: How RCB Captain Rajat Patidar’s Wealth Soared After IPL 2025

- Rajat Patidar's net worth jumped from INR 16–17 crore to around ₹25 crore. - He earns through multiple sources, including RCB's 11 Crore, brand deals, and BBCI fee. - Born in a business family, still maintains a low-key lifestyle and does not own luxury cars.

Adepu Bindu

07 Jan 2026 — 2 min read

INR 17 CR - INR 25 CR: How RCB Captain Rajat Patidar’s Wealth Soared After IPL 2025

RCB fans held the IPL dream for as long as 18 years. Rajat Patidar became the captain (interestingly, for the first time) in 2025 and played a key role in lifting the trophy. Everyone knows his cricketing career up close, but not many know about his net worth and wealth. According to Times Now, Rajat Patidar's net worth before IPL 2025 was INR 16-17 crore. And now that number has gone out of the park for a sixer with INR 25 (especially after INR 11 crore retention by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 season). So, where does he drive millions from? What brand deals did he knock this year? For all that, learn more.

Rajat Patidar – Income & Wealth Breakdown (2025)

Income/Asset Source	How He Earns It (Simple Explanation)	Amount
IPL Salary (2025)	RCB retained him before the mega auction to play one IPL season.	INR 11 crore
IPL Salary (2021–2024)	Previous IPL seasons with RCB at lower prices.	INR 1.1 crore (approx total)
BCCI Annual Contract	Fixed yearly salary from BCCI (Grade C contract). And it’s a stable income.	INR 1 crore per year
Test Match Fees	Paid each time he plays a Test match for India.	INR 15 lakh per match
ODI Match Fees	Paid each time he plays an ODI for India.	INR 6 lakh per match
Domestic Cricket Income	Earnings from Ranji Trophy & state-level matches.	INR 35 lakh per year
Brand Endorsements	Paid by brands to promote products: Sareen Sports (SS) Skechers EATFIT (Food delivery app) Boost Wellman India Birla Opus Paints Stanford Cricket (Announced his partnership in October 2025)	Undisclosed (adds to net worth)
Total Estimated Net Worth (2025)	Combined value of income, savings, and assets.	INR 25 crore
House in Indore	Two-storey luxury bungalow in Vijay Nagar. Likely has: Italian flooring, mood lighting, and home theatre Private gym, library, garden Lives there with family Note: His house is an asset, not extra cash.	INR 6.5 crore
Cars	Uses a Hyundai i20 (no luxury collection)	Modest spending

Final Thoughts...

Rajat Patidar is known for his modest spending. He comes from a business family (Timber Trade) yet keeps his life simple and less flashy. Holds no luxury car collection or outright spending. According to him, he values privacy and is focused on his family, savings, and career at the moment.

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