BCCI secretary reveals annual tax payment of Rs 3,000 crore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
At the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, secretary Devajit Saikia disclosed the board's annual tax payment of approximately Rs 3,000 crore. This revelation comes amid ongoing discussions about the BCCI's transparency and its status under the RTI Act, which the Central Information Commission has ruled does not apply to the board. Saikia emphasized that the BCCI contributes significantly to government revenue rather than receiving state funds, clarifying the legal basis for its exemption from RTI disclosure. The announcement was reportedly met with applause from board members.
- •Devajit Saikia announced BCCI pays Rs 3,000 crore in taxes annually.
- •BCCI is not classified as a public authority under the RTI Act.
- •Central Information Commission ruled BCCI does not receive government funding.
- •Saikia's statement aimed to clarify the board's financial relationship with the state.
- •The AGM included a positive reception from BCCI members during Saikia's address.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia sets the record straight on how much the Indian cricket board pays in taxes
"With the amount of revenue that BCCI generates, many have wondered how much the board pays in taxes and secretary Devajit Salkia has now revealed a number.
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