Beyond cricket: Dhoni’s quiet rise as India’s most strategic investor
MS Dhoni has built a powerful multi-sector empire across sports, tech, F&B, fintech, films, and real estate—proving his leadership and strategy extend far beyond the cricket field.
- Dec 4, 2025,
- Updated Dec 4, 2025 2:47 PM IST
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Dhoni didn’t just retire into comfort; he built an empire. From co-owning Chennaiyin FC to launching SEVEN, he transformed sporting passion into multi-sector profit, proving leadership translates seamlessly from turf to boardroom.
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While many athletes endorse brands, Dhoni quietly became a serial tech investor—backing Garuda Aerospace, EMotorad, HomeLane, Acko and more. Analysts say his portfolio mirrors India’s fastest-growing tech corridors.
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His investment in Superhealth signals Dhoni’s shift toward future-ready wellness ventures. Industry experts note how health-tech is projected to boom, and Dhoni is placing bets early—exactly as he once did with power-hitting talent.
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From 7Ink Brews to House of Biryani, Dhoni’s F&B ventures tap into India’s explosive food delivery market. With 120–150 kitchens planned, insiders say he’s building a parallel empire as scalable as his cricket legacy.
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Beyond glossy startups, Dhoni cultivates organic produce on his Ranchi farmhouse. Supplying vegetables across states, his agri-business reflects a global shift: celebrities turning to clean farming as the next sustainable goldmine.
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By backing Khatabook, Rigi and Centricity, Dhoni has stepped into India’s digital-finance revolution. Economists argue that fintech will shape the next decade—Dhoni simply got there before the crowd.
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Dhoni Entertainment, co-founded with Sakshi, marks the cricketer’s entry into film production. With Let’s Get Married as its debut, the company is positioning itself as a regional content force driven by his pan-India fanbase.
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Luxury apartments, holiday villas, commercial complexes—Dhoni’s real estate portfolio stretches from Pune to Goa to Mumbai. His latest stake in SILA reflects a pivot toward institutional-grade property investments.
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Whether in cricket finals or corporate boardrooms, Dhoni’s decisions appear calm, calculated, and eerily accurate. His expanding empire hints at a larger play—building a legacy that outlives scoreboards and stadium lights.