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- The Indian Premier League's business value has risen to $20.6 billion, up 11.4 per cent from last year, according to a report by investment bank Houlihan Lokey.
- The league's standalone brand value grew 10.3 per cent to $4.3 billion, and the report says IPL ranks just behind the NFL on a per-match basis.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru is now the most valuable franchise at $312 million, the first IPL team to cross the $300 million mark.
- The value growth follows landmark ownership deals, with RCB sold at a reported $1.78 billion and Rajasthan Royals at $1.65 billion, reflecting rising institutional confidence in the league.
What to watch next
- The upcoming IPL media rights cycle, which co-owner Ness Wadia said he is optimistic about
- Whether the shift from declining linear TV viewership to accelerating digital consumption continues to reshape monetization
- The impact of new high-profile ownership (Blackstone-led consortium at RCB, Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla at RR) on franchise valuations
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