According to a study by Houlihan Lokey Inc., an United States of America-based global investment bank, the value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has recently risen to USD 18.5 billion, as a business entity. It increased by 12.9 percent since the previous survey.
Moreover, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who finally got their hands on the elusive IPL trophy after a long wait of 18 years, have removed the five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from the top spot with a brand value of USD 269 million. The team in Yellow has come down to third position with a brand value of USD 235 million.
Another five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), have acquired the second place with a valuation of USD 242 million. Interestingly, IPL 2025 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), have recorded the highest year-on-year rise ever to secure a 39.6 percent growth in brand value over the last year.