Nuvama Private Becomes Title Sponsor of Mumbai’s T20 Tournaments

Nuvama Private, the ultra-high net worth investment arm of Nuvama Group, has clinched a deal with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to become the title sponsor of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League. 

One of the biggest domestic cricket tournaments in India, the annual T20 competitions have been pivotal in identifying and developing emerging talents in Mumbai for both the IPL and India national teams since 2018. 

The partnership with Nuvama Private sees the collaboration of two key institutions in the city with a shared commitment to excellence, ambition, and long-term development.

Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Nuvama Private as the Title Sponsor for the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League. This partnership reflects the growing stature and credibility of the league ecosystem that MCA has built over the years. Mumbai has always been at the forefront of Indian cricket, and through these leagues, we aim to continue creating strong pathways for emerging talent while delivering a world-class sporting product.”

Alok Saigal, Head – Nuvama Private, added, “Over generations, Mumbai has stood for enterprise, ambition, excellence, and legacy. Cricket is deeply woven into the city’s identity, bringing communities together and inspiring future talent. We are pleased to partner with the Mumbai Cricket Association as the T20 Mumbai League enters a defining new chapter, marked by the introduction of the women’s competition alongside the men’s tournament. At Nuvama Private, we believe in supporting platforms that create enduring value, and through this association, we look forward to contributing to Mumbai’s evolving cricketing legacy.”

Both the men’s and women’s tournaments for the upcoming season will be held simultaneously at Wankhede Stadium from June 1 to June 13, 2026.

According to ASN data, the financial services category (14.3%, ~US$112.3m) has been the biggest spender in cricket sponsorships across Asia since Q323, with a quarterly investment average of US$11m+ during this period. Following investment plummeting between US$469k and US$625k from Q325 to Q126, Q226’s forecast is positively tipped to rise to almost US$19.9m, slightly over 1.8x of the usual quarterly average since Q323.