India’s IPL Valuation Surges to $18.5 Billion in 2025: A Commercial Powerhouse Redefining Global Sports Leagues
IPL's Market Valuation Hits $18.5 Billion in 2025 According to the latest analysis by NYSE-listed global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a business valuation of USD 18.5 billion (₹1.56 lakh crore) in 2025, registering a 12.9% increase from the previous year. The league’s brand value alone surged 13.8% , touching USD 3.9 billion (₹32,721 crore) —a 16.1% increase in INR terms . This upward trajectory positions IPL as not just a sporting league but a dominant commercial enterprise , deeply embedded in India’s entertainment and media ecosystem. Brand Value vs Business Valuation Houlihan Lokey’s analysis clarifies the distinction between brand value and business valuation : Brand value includes the intangible components such as trade name, trademark, goodwill, and recognition. Business valuation also incorporates tangible assets, operational revenue, and structural fundamentals. In IPL’s case, its brand and business mod...