The Kalyani Group Sunday launched their football club 'Bharat FC' with an aim of performing well in their maiden appearance in the I-league staring in January next year.
The Pune-based will be playing its home games at the Balewadi stadium here.
"We will focus on all aspects of football and going forward we will look at further enhancing the youth development and grass root programs. We are looking at bringing talent from India and abroad and adopt best practices for building a strong foundation for Bharat FC," Amit Kalyani, team director said in a statement.
Head-coach of the new team, Stuart Watkiss said it was the Kalyani Group's pursuit of excellence that drew him towards the club.