That’s more than most countries’ annual budgets. And behind the fireworks, it’s quietly becoming the most valuable sports property in the world, next only to the NFL; per match. Forget stadiums, think Wall Street. Blackstone just bought RCB for $1.8 billion. Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla teamed up to buy Rajasthan Royals for $1.65 billion. These aren’t fans. They’re investors. The game is now a business, and the brand value is sky-high. For job aspirants? Think beyond playing; think broadcasting, sports tech, analytics, marketing. The IPL ecosystem now hires thousands, not just players. The game has changed. So should your career plan. This isn’t just entertainment. It’s India’s biggest sports economic engine; and it’s hiring.