Virat Kohli's Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements

Virat Kohli's Net Worth  

As of 2024, Kohli’s net worth stands at a staggering INR 1090 crore ($130 million). In 2023, the global icon's net worth was estimated to be around INR 1019 crore ($123 million). 

Virat Kohli's Income Sources

Career Earnings

1. Indian Team Salary:

Kohli is among only four cricketers placed in Grade A+ in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) contracts list. He earns about INR 7 crore ($850,000) per year through this. The Delhi-born receives INR 15 lakh for each Test match, INR 6 lakh for an ODI. Before announcing his retirement from T20I cricket in June 2024, Kohli earned INR 3 lakh per match in the slam-bang format.

2. IPL Salary:

Kohli has been with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the inception of the IPL. He was RCB's first retention ahead of IPL 2022. He receives a staggering Rs 15 crores annually. While RCB have not won the IPL as yet, they have one of the most passionate fanbases in the sport. A lot of this can be attributed to the presence of a superstar like Kohli.

Endorsements and Business

1. Endorsements:

Kohli is one of the biggest names in the endorsement world as he earns a whopping INR 17 crore from his endorsement deals. He charges INR 2 crore daily, equalling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and eclipsing MS Dhoni’s INR 1.5 crore. Kohli signs three-day contracts, during which brands utilise his time for photo shoots, press briefings, and other events.

MRF pays him INR12.5 crore as part of a INR 100 crore deal until 2025. He uses the MRF logo on his bats. Kohli has also been Puma’s brand ambassador since 2017, as per a INR 110 crore deal he signed with the sports lifestyle brand. Kohli’s extensive endorsement portfolio also includes well-known brands like Audi India, Adidas, Pepsi, Google Duo, Myntra, Vivo, Hero MotoCorp, Reebok, Toyota, Manyavar, Head & Shoulders, Nestle India, Digit Insurance, Wrogn, Mobile Premier League, Royal Challenge Alcohol, Colgate, Toothsi, Great Learning, Volini, Noise, and American Tourister. 

2. Startup Investments and Business Ventures:

Kohli ventured into investing at the age of 25. He began with buying a stake at London-based social media startup, Sports Convo, which brought sports stars closer to their fans. By 2019, he had invested in Galactus Funware Technology Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the Mobile Premier League (MPL) in Bengaluru. As a part of this transaction, he got Compulsory Convertible Debentures worth INR 33.32 lakh. In October 2020, Kohli put INR 19.30 crore into Universal SportsBiz (USPL), a fashion startup.

He also owns gyms, fitness centers, and restaurant chains across India. He made heads turns with an investment in Digit Insurance, an online insurance aggregator now valued at $3.5 billion.

Apart from Sports Convo, the 35-year-old owns brands and businesses like One8, Wrong, Nueva, and Chisel. Meanwhile, he has also invested in companies like Blue Tribe, Rage Coffee, Hyperice, and Team Blue Rising. Also, the legendary batter publicly holds stakes in 8 stocks, which take the portfolio’s net worth to inr 557.2 crore.

Virat Kohli's Social Media Prowess

Virat Kohli is the third most-followed athlete on Instagram, with over 270 million followers. He earns over INR 11.45 crore for each Instagram post and around INR 2.5 crore for each post on X (Twitter), where he has more than 65 million followers. Only football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have more Instagram followers among athletes than Kohli. Ronaldo and Messi earn INR 26.76 crore and INR 21.49 crore per post, respectively.

Virat Kohli's Houses and Cars

1. Real Estate:

Kohli owns a ravishing apartment in Worli, Mumbai with mesmerising views of the Arabian Sea and is placed in one of the most popular residential towers in the city.

In Gurugram, he has an attractive bungalow in the DLF Phase-1 area. He has also invested in a holiday home in Alibaug, near Mumbai, where he can relax with his family and rejuvenate himself after a grueling season of cricket.

2. Vehicles

Kohli also owns some lavish cars like Bentley Continental GT, Audi R8 V10 Plus, Audi R8 LMX, Range Rover Vogue, Bentley Flying Spur, Audi A8 L, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, Audi RS 5, Audi S5, Renault Duster, Toyota Fortuner.

Virat Kohli's Expenses and Lifestyle

Kohli is married to famous Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma since December 2017. The power couple has been blessed with two kids - daughter Vamika and son Akaay. A fierce cricketer on the field, Kohli is a caring husband and a doting father. He loves spending time with his familly when he is away from the sport. The talismanic player also takes his fitness and diet very seriously and that is why he is still one of the best fielders in world cricket.

Virat Kohli's Charitable Contributions:

Kohli is also loved by his fans because he looks to use his earnings to help the people in need through his philanthropic activities. The Virat Kohli Foundation provides underpriviledged children with education, healthcare, and sports programs, in a quest to shape a better future for them. He also collaborates with various organisations which support causes like disaster relief and health crises. The former RCB skipper also supports projects that protect animals and promote adoption of strays.

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