Economy
IPL Business Value Surges 11 Percent to $20.6 Billion
Al Jazeera2h
THE BRIEF
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The business value of the Indian Premier League rose 11% to $20.6bn in 2026, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth according to Houlihan Lokey.
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The Bengaluru franchise remains the most valuable at $312m, following a record $1.78bn acquisition by a consortium including Blackstone and Aditya Birla Group in March.
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The Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla acquired the Rajasthan Royals for $1.65bn in May, highlighting the league's continued appeal to private capital and institutional investors.