Overview of Sports Industry and Understanding IPL Indian Premier League Valuation

INSEAD Alumni Association India hosts an exceptional industry conference, with KPMG and Houlihan Lokey.

KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.

The conference will address the Sports Industry Trends and IPL Indian Premier League Valuation.

Kala Anand, Director, Sports Advisory, KPMG, India : For nearly a decade, Kala Anand was front-ending the Australia - India sports relationship in trade and investment, representing Australian sports business interests in India, and has led multiple high profile business initiatives around Commonwealth Games and World Cup Cricket. Currently, as Director of Sports Advisory at KPMG, Kala Anand is responsible for growth strategy initiatives. Kala Anand is a co-author of the firm's Sportlight report, a view of India's sports ecosystem, which was officially unveiled by the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. (Conference theme coverage : Sports Industry Trends) 

Harsh Talikoti, Director, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services (CVAS) India Leader, Houlihan Lokey : With corporate experiences for 15+ years in India, United States, Singapore, and United Kingdom, Harsh Talikoti serves clients at Houlihan Lokey on a global scale. Harsh Talikoti is a co-author of the firm's Indian Premier League (IPL) and franchisee brand valuation assessment, and has been engaged with the recently concluded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise's record-breaking $1.78 billion all-cash deal with the consortium : Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone. (Conference theme coverage : IPL Indian Premier League Valuation)

To Global Alumni - INSEAD and Partner Business Schools.

Registrations with Full Name, Organization, and Designation. Consolidated version provided to the audience.

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