Tata Steel Transfers Jamshedpur FC to Churchill Brothers for Rs 100, Sparking Major ISL Shake‑Up

Tata Steel transfers Jamshedpur FC ownership to Churchill Brothers for Rs 100, a symbolic price that signals a major ISL shake‑up. The move follows pressure from the Indian Football Association and a growing fan base demanding stronger club governance.

Churchill Brothers will assume the club’s ISL franchise, taking over its league license, player contracts, and existing stadium agreements. The takeover is expected to inject fresh capital and a new management structure focused on youth development.

Jamshedpur FC faces a transition as it prepares to exit the ISL. The club’s president, Sunil Chhetri, publicly urged the Tata Group to reconsider, citing the team’s on‑field potential and loyal supporters.

Indian Football Association has called for transparent ownership changes to maintain competitive balance. The association’s chief highlighted that the Rs 100 deal is part of a broader effort to stabilize the league and protect clubs from abrupt exits.