Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a name that has been with the breath of Indian cricket for years. Which gave many happy moments to the country. T20 World Cup of 2007, ODI World Cup of 2011 and then Champion Trophy title in 2013. These are some of the rare moments for Indians, which were brought alive only by the country’s former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Today i.e. on 7th July, not only in India but everywhere in the world his fans are celebrating Dhoni’s 45th birthday.
On this occasion today, not his cricket skills but his business skills will be discussed. How Dhoni, who worked as a ticket collector at Kharagpur railway station, first became a cricketer and then the owner of property worth Rs 1200 crore. MS Dhoni’s net worth is a story of what can be achieved with discipline, smart deals and 18 years of compounding. His IPL salary, more than 30 brand deals, stake in about a dozen companies, a 7-acre farmhouse and a garage worth crores—all these together make up his net worth. But what makes Dhoni different from all other Indian cricketers is his business portfolio. Let us try to understand it in detail…
MS Dhoni’s business empire and startup equity
Most Indian cricketers earn from cricket and brands. Dhoni earns money from business ownership. His business portfolio is the biggest difference maker in his net worth profile.
| company | Sector | role | verified information |
| intake | Athleisure, Footwear | Co-Owner, Brand Ambassador | Fila buys 51% stake for €26.8M in January 2026 (Wikipedia, confirmed) |
| Dhoni Entertainment | film, digital content | Owner (with Sakshi Dhoni) | Launched in 2019, produces regional films and web content (RoC filing) |
| Garuda Aerospace | drone technology | Investor + Brand Ambassador | 1.1% stake with an investment of ₹4 crore (Entrepreneur India, Inc42) |
| chennaiyan FC | isl football | co-owner | ISL franchise, exact stake not made public |
| 7Ink Bruise (Copter7) | Craft Beverages, Chocolate | Co-Founder, Investor | Named after jersey number 7 and the helicopter shot. |
| e-motorad | electric bicycle | Investor + Brand Ambassador | Equity stake confirmed (Business Standard) |
| cars24 | Used Car Platform | Investor + Ambassador | Investment confirmed, stake not disclosed |
| Hotel Mahi Residency | Hospitality, Ranchi | owner | Hotel at one location in Jharkhand |
| MS Dhoni Global School | Education, Bengaluru | Founder | running school |
| Dhoni Farms | Organic Farming, Ranchi | owner | 43-acre farm; Export to UAE starts in 2026 (Housivity) |
| Sportsfit World | gym chain | co-owner | Fitness centers all over India |
| homelane | home interior | investor | stake not disclosed |
| House of Biryani | cloud kitchen | Investor + Ambassador | Joined in March 2026 (MarketMystique) |
Two companies need more attention
According to Entrepreneur India, Garuda Aerospace raised Rs 100 crore in its Series B round in April 2025 at a valuation of $250 million (Rs 2,100 crore). Its IPO filing is going on. If Garuda is listed even at a nominal premium, Dhoni’s 1.1 per cent stake could be worth more than Rs 30 crore.
Seven’s deal with Fila proved an important point. In January 2026, Fila completed the purchase of a 51 percent controlling stake in Seven for 26.8 million euros. With this, the value of the entire company has increased to more than 52 million Euros and this proves that apart from Dhoni’s personal image, this athleisure brand has a good hold in the market.
MS Dhoni’s real estate properties
Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi: Dhoni’s main house is a 7-acre farmhouse named ‘Kailashpati’ on Ranchi Ring Road. It took three years to build it and it was completed in 2017. It cost approximately ₹6 crore to make it. It has an indoor stadium, swimming pool, professional gym and cricket net practice area. His car and bike collection is kept in a separate building with glass walls. Beautiful lawns, organic gardens and space for pets (like dogs and ponies) have also been created. The estimated price of this house has been estimated between Rs 6 crore to Rs 10 crore depending on the land prices on the Ring Road.
Other confirmed properties
Dehradun house: Price around ₹17.8 crore
Mumbai Apartment: Premium Residential Flat
Penthouse in Pune: Near Bangalore Highway, purchased around 2019-2020
43 acres of organic farmland near Ranchi
Despite having properties in four cities, Dhoni spends most of his time in Ranchi. This shows his personality of being down to earth, keeping his life private and living comfortably away from the limelight.
