Royal Challengers Bengaluru partners with Jana Small Finance Bank

Reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced a new partnership with Indian bank, Jana Small Finance Bank, who will join RCB as their Official Banking Partner for IPL 2026. RCB will work with the bank on various campaigns with Jana Small Finance Bank gaining rights to various team assets for brand promotion as well through the course of the partnership.

Rajesh Menon, CEO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, commented,

“We are delighted to welcome Jana Small Finance Bank as our Official Banking Partner. As two Bengaluru-rooted brands, this partnership is built on shared values of resilience, integrity and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to creating meaningful engagements for our fans and communities across India.”

Ajay Kanwal, MD and CEO, Jana Small Finance Bank, added,

“We are delighted to partner with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as their Official Banking Partner. Both Jana Small Finance Bank and RCB are proudly headquartered in Bengaluru, and this association reflects our shared connect with the city and its people. RCB’s journey is a strong reflection of resilience, underpinned by immense potential and a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of ethical practices—values that resonate closely with us. We share a belief that perseverance, hard work and teamwork deliver results and that pursuit of excellence never stops. Through this partnership, we look forward to engaging with a wider audience and further strengthening our commitment to excellence while supporting aspirations across India.”