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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have turn out to be the primary franchise in IPL history to attain a brand valuation of over $300 million, marking a historic milestone after a memorable yr each on and off the sphere. <\/span><\/p>\n The feat coincides with the Indian Premier League surpassing the $20 billion mark in overall business value for the primary time, climbing to $20.6 billion in 2026.<\/span> In accordance with Houlihan Lokey\u2019s 2026 IPL Valuation Study, the league\u2019s business value rose 11.4 per cent, while its brand value reached $4.3 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n Within the report, Harsh Talikoti, Director in Houlihan Lokey\u2019s Financial and Valuation Advisory division, said the strongest sign of the IPL\u2019s continued growth is the growing confidence displayed by investors.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cProbably the most telling development this yr didn’t come from our models; it got here from the market. Two franchises modified hands \u2013 Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion and Rajasthan Royals for $1.65 billion \u2013 and the buyers are precisely the calibre of investors we’ve long believed the league would attract,\u201d Talikoti said.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n He further stated that the record-setting franchise deals underline the IPL\u2019s emergence as considered one of the world\u2019s most sought-after sports investments, attracting global corporations, private equity investors, and leading business figures.<\/span><\/p>\n The study also underscored the league\u2019s remarkable industrial expansion lately. The IPL\u2019s business value has grown steadily from $15.4 billion in 2023 to $16.4 billion in 2024, then to $18.5 billion in 2025, before reaching $20.6 billion in 2026. <\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, total revenue for the 2026 season, including media rights, sponsorships, and ticket sales, is projected to exceed $1.8 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the highest of each the brand value and business value rankings for the primary time, following their title-winning campaigns within the IPL and the Women\u2019s Premier League this yr. The franchise\u2019s brand value surged 16 per cent to <\/span>$312 million<\/span>, making RCB the primary IPL team to surpass the <\/span>$300 million<\/span> valuation milestone.<\/span><\/p>\n Top IPL franchises by brand value (2026):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n RCB co-owner and Times Web Chair Satyan Gajwani credited the franchise\u2019s passionate fanbase as a key factor behind its remarkable growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe eagerness and connection shared by RCB\u2019s supporters are unmatched, making this an exceptional opportunity,\u201d Gajwani said.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Get the most recent cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nRCB Leads IPL Brand Value Chart<\/span><\/h3>\n
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