The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen its value drop for the first time ever.
According to a report, the IPL’s value fell by about 10.6%, from Rs 92,500 crore to Rs 82,700 crore, which is about $9.9 billion now, down from $11.2 billion.
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This drop mainly happened because of changes in how media rights are valued. In 2022, the BCCI took control of both TV and digital rights for the IPL from 2023 to 2027. This move made the IPL the second-richest league in terms of money per match, but it also reduced competition for these rights.
Previously, there was intense bidding between companies like Jio and Disney for digital rights, which was good for the IPL’s value. But now, the failed merger between Zee and Sony, which was supposed to create a stronger competitor, didn’t happen. Also, the merger of two big companies, Network 18 and Star India, means there is less competition in media broadcasting.
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Because of these changes, and the delay in tech giants like Apple and Amazon entering the IPL media rights market, the future auctions might see less aggressive bidding. This means that the prices for IPL media rights could be lower in the future, affecting the league’s overall value.
While the IPL is still popular, these new challenges in the media landscape could impact its growth and future value.
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