Archive · 15 Sep 2025
AIFF Selects KPMG to Monetize Commercial Rights
Imagine the AIFF, which runs Indian football, wants to make money from things like broadcasting games and sponsorships.
They hired KPMG, a consulting company, to help them with this.
KPMG will find companies that want to pay for these rights.
To be considered, companies needed a lot of money and experience.
The AIFF made this decision after a process to ensure it was fair.
The goal is to raise funds and ensure Indian football’s future.
This process comes after discussions and agreements about commercial partnerships.
AIFF selected KPMG India Services LLP to manage commercial rights monetization.
AIFF issued a Request For Quotation (RFQ) last week.
The Bid Evaluation Committee chose KPMG.
Bidding firms needed a minimum annual turnover of Rs 100 crore.
The process aims to award rights for a limited term.
- Who
- AIFF and KPMG India Services LLP
- What
- AIFF selected KPMG to manage the awarding of its commercial rights.
- When
- The AIFF announced the selection on Monday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To monetize the Federation's commercial rights.
- Organization
- All India Football Federation (AIFF)
- Consulting Firm
- KPMG India Services LLP
- Purpose
- Monetizing commercial rights
- RFQ Issued
- Last week
- Bid Evaluation Committee
- Chaired by Justice L. Nageswara Rao
- Minimum Turnover Requirement
- Rs 100 crore in last 5 years
- Experience Required
- 5 similar deals over 5 years