Delhi sets out plan to become ‘global hub for live events’
In order to compete with other Indian cities, the National Capital Territory is hoping to slash stadium rental rates and remove concessions
News By Lisa Henderson | 5 September 2025
The Delhi government is striving to slash stadium rental rates and remove government concessions as part of its commitment to making India’s capital territory a “global hub for live events and entertainment”.
The Delhi government has proposed a plan to the central government to reduce the rental rates of two major stadiums in the city: Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium (cap. 60,000) and Indira Gandhi Sports Complex (14,349).
The booking costs of these two stadiums in Delhi increased eight months ago by…
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