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When the IPL began in 2008 the BCCI was bringing industrial houses and Bollywood stars as investors. Among them was Preity Zinta who invested a portion of her wealth in IPL. Till then she was famous for her blockbuster hits in Bollywood. Later on she distanced herself from movies and entered in business. IPL Returns Preity Zinta invested Rs 35 crore to become the owner of a team. This was none Punjab Kings (PBKS) which was known as Kings XI Punjab. Her Rs 35 crore investment gave her 23% stake in the team. How Rs 35 crore Became Rs 350 crore? Eighteen years later the returns on Preity’s IPL investment can surprise you. Her initial Rs 35 crore investment has grown massively and is now valued at Rs 350 crore. Preity Zinta’s earnings are also linked to the success of the overall IPL event. Over the years the league’s popularity grew. The value of TV rights ratings and broadcasting time slots increased which indirectly benefited IPL teams and their owners as well. According to a Business Today report Preity Zinta’s wealth growth through IPL is a case study for investors. In just over 15 years her returns are higher than many other regular investments. This success is also because of building the team and hard work of the player. Punjab Kings 2025 Earnings The report also highlights that in the 2024 season the team was at ninth position. But still Punjab Kings earned Rs 664 crore in revenue with a profit of Rs 252 crore. Now that the team is reaching the finals in the 2025 season as runners-up it can increase its profits more. Punjab Kings is now more than just an IPL team. It is also becoming a global brand with investments in other cricket leagues worldwide. The team has a presence in the Caribbean Premier League where it owns the Saint Lucia Kings franchise.