IPL 2026 | IPL Boom Ahead: Lalit Modi Predicts $5 Billion Team Valuations

Lalit Modi has predicted a massive financial boom for the Indian Premier League, as global private equity and wealth management firms eye stakes in franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. Modi says team valuations could surge from around $2 billion to $5 billion within five years, placing IPL franchises alongside top National Basketball Association teams. He attributes this growth to India’s rapidly expanding smartphone user base and a shift from traditional TV to streaming-led revenue models. With subscription-driven income expected to dominate, the IPL is poised to become one of the most valuable sports businesses globally. NDTV's Rica Roy brings you the details.