The highest governing body of Indian cricket, Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI)Sports have immense effects due to its financial power. With a revenue of about INR 20,686 crore in the financial year 2024, it is the richest cricket board among 108 contestants worldwide with a significant margin. There are media rights for one of the major reasons behind BCCI's money IPL Season.
The current broadcasting rights of the League are with Disney Star and Viacom 18, who bought him for a shocking INR 48,390 crore for a period of 2023–27. Despite earning adequate revenue as a private organization, it can come as a surprise for many people that the Indian Cricket Board does not pay any income tax to the government.
According to the Tamil Nadu Society Registration Act of 1975, BCCI is classified as a charitable unit, as its primary objective is to develop and promote cricket in India. Under Section 12AA of Income Tax ACT, BCCI enjoys income tax exemption due to its position as a charitable organization.
How does BCCI's tax exemption and government earn from IPL
Income tax appellate tribunal This confirmed this in 2021, increasing the eyebrows between many people. However, BCCI is not fully tax-free. It is necessary to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) On your earnings from the league. According to a parliamentary report, BCCI almost paid INR 2,038.55 Crore In GST during the financial year 2022-23 and 2023-24 according to the financial year.
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While the BCCI is exempted from income tax, the government still generates revenue through IPL by cutting taxes from players' salary. According to the rules, Indian players are subject to 10% Tax deducted at source (TDS) Cut, while foreign players face 20% cut.
From IPL 2025 alone, the government collected about Rs 89.49 crore in TDS from the salary of 62 foreign and 120 Indian players, which were sold in the auction.
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