In a joint statement by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the IMGR and Star India it was announced that Indian Super League on a permanent window of September to November starting from year 2014.
The three held a meeting to discuss and evaluate scheduling of the Indian football properties, including I-League and the proposed Indian Super League.
"Keeping in view of the various key factors, including scheduling conflicts with the I-League and non-availability of stadium in Goa due to delay in Lusofonia Games – the committee has unanimously decided to launch the Indian Super League on a permanent window of September to November starting from year 2014," the committee said in the joint statement.
"The market is upbeat on the prospect of Indian Super League and the tremendous opportunity it provides to revolutionising Indian football. The bidding process has generated significant interest among the corporates, sports clubs and individuals and the eight League partners are expected to be in place by the end of this calendar year. An early allocation of franchises would provide at least eight month’s window for the League partners to set up their respective managerial team and work on various grassroots initiatives, marketing and community engagement activities in their catchment areas," it added.