May 9, 2024, 08:29 PM IST

Meet LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka

Chankesh Rao

Lucknow Super Giants suffered a significant defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2024 match.

In pursuit of a target of 166 runs, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma delivered a dominant performance, mercilessly dismantling the LSG bowlers.

Following the 10-wicket loss, Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul also incurred the displeasure of team owner Sanjiv Goenka.

A video went viral on social media, showcasing a heated exchange between Goenka and Rahul. 

Let us delve into the identity of Sanjiv Goenka.

Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of LSG, is a renowned businessman and the founder and chairman of the RPSG Group.

With a US$6 billion asset base and US$4.3 billion in revenue, RPSG Group is headquartered in Kolkata.

One of his other assets includes the supermarket chain Spencers, as well as the snacks brand Too Yumm!

In addition to LSG, Goenka also owns the Indian Super League football team Mohun Bagan Super Giant.