SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

__________ became India’s first sports unicorn with its market cap having touched a high of Rs.7,600 crores as of 30 January 2022.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chennai Super Kings

  •  Chennai Super Kings became India’s first sports unicorn by reaching a market capitalization of ₹7,600 crores, reflecting its significant commercial success, strong brand value, and the overall growth of the IPL as a major sporting and entertainment league.
  • This milestone underscores the increasing financial value of sports franchises in emerging markets.
  • Unicorn:
  • In business terminology, a unicorn is a privately-held startup company valued at over $1 billion.
  • The term is often used to denote high-growth and high-value companies in the tech and startup ecosystems. When applied to a sports entity, it signifies that the franchise has reached a similar valuation milestone.