IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Can Franchises Really Increase Their Budgets?
Analysis, T20 LeaguesWith the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi just days away, franchises are locked into strict financial limits. While Kolkata Knight Riders sit flush with Rs 64.3 crore, Mumbai Indians are down to just Rs 2.75 crore—and no, they can’t simply ‘increase’ their purse at will.





