Kavya Maran is an Indian businesswoman and the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). She is also the Executive Director of Sun TV Network Limited, one of India’s largest media conglomerates.
🧒 Early Life & Education
Full Name: Kaviya Kalanithi Maran
Date of Birth: August 6, 1992
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Stella Maris College, Chennai
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School, Coventry, England
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👨👩👧 Family Background
Father: Kalanithi Maran, Chairman and Founder of Sun Group
Mother: Kavery Maran, one of India’s highest-paid businesswomen
Political Lineage: Kavya is the great-grandniece of the late M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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💼 Career
After completing her MBA, Kavya joined the Sun Group, where she took on significant roles:
Executive Director: Sun TV Network Limited
CEO: Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20 League)
Under her leadership, SRH has achieved notable success, including:
Winning the IPL championship in 2016
Finishing as runners-up in 2018 and 2024
Qualifying for the IPL playoffs 7 times in 12 seasons
Additionally, Sunrisers Eastern Cape won the inaugural SA20 League in 2023 and retained the title in 2024
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Devi Award (2024): Honored as the “Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad”
India Today’s ‘100 Women Achievers of India’ (2023): Featured for her contributions to business and sports
Fortune India’s “Most Powerful Women in Business” (2025): Ranked #46
💰 Net Worth
Estimated Personal Net Worth: Approximately ₹409 crore (around $50 million)
Family Wealth: The Maran family’s collective wealth is estimated at ₹19,000 crore
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🙏 Personal Life
Marital Status: Unmarried
Religion: Hinduism
Siblings: No publicly available information about siblings
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