New broadcast deal: IPL stakeholders are staring at a pot of gold

We expect EBITDA margins to go up as we will get an additional Rs 100 crore, at least, from the central revenues, said Venky Mysore, CEO, Kolkata Knight Riders

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a centrestage cricketing festival that attracts everything glamorous. And its next season is only going to be flashier, given the money being poured into it.

Celebrity owners are strategising to pick a disparate mix of Indian and international talent at the upcoming auction to build formidable teams. The permutations are getting more complex. Rules for retaining favourite players have been overhauled and the introduction of a mid-season transfer window will ensure there’s never a dull moment in the competitive spirit of the 60-day tournament. New flavours will spice up cocktails at the VIP lounge