The Business of the IPL
Central Revenue Sharing
The BCCI keeps a share of the central pool and distributes the rest to franchises, tying every team's income to the league's health.
The league’s money is pooled and shared.
The pool
Media and title sponsorship revenue goes into a central pool.
The split
A large portion goes to the franchises, with the rest kept by the board.
Why share
It keeps teams financially healthy, even in cities with small crowds.
Local income
Franchises also earn from tickets, merchandise and their own sponsors.
Even split
Two teams with different stadium sizes still receive a similar central payout.
Treating each team as an independent business
Central income ties them together.
Key takeaways
- Revenue is pooled centrally.
- Teams receive a large share.
- Sharing supports weaker markets.
- Local income adds on.
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