Vault by Virat Kohli, India’s premium franchise-led fitness chain, has announced that cricketer Virat Kohli and his brother Vikas Kohli have deepened their involvement in the brand by becoming strategic investors, together holding a 28% equity stake, with Virat retaining majority ownership.
The move comes as Vault accelerates its national expansion through a franchise-partner-driven model, riding on strong momentum since its founding by fitness industry veteran Mukesh Gogia in 2023. The brand has grown from a single-city concept to a network of over 30,000 members across 30 operational clubs. With the new equity structure formalised, Vault is now targeting 50+ clubs by the end of the year, with formats ranging from roughly 6,000 to 25,000 sq. ft.
While Vault already has a strong footprint across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities – including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Gorakhpur and Hyderabad – its next growth phase will prioritise Tier 3 cities, tapping into rising demand for organised, premium fitness infrastructure beyond the metros.
Mukesh Gogia, Founder of Vault, said the Kohlis’ investment validates the brand’s vision of making premium fitness accessible, community-driven and consistent across cities, calling it the building of “a movement” rather than just a chain of clubs.
Vikas Kohli said Vault stood out for its focus on community, differentiated experience and expansion beyond metro markets, adding that the brand is well-positioned to build a scalable fitness ecosystem for India’s growing health-conscious population.
Vault’s training infrastructure is powered by global names including Matrix, Torque USA, Precor and Hyperice, which supports its Recovery Rooms.
