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Self-sufficient BCCI pays around ₹3000 crore income tax annually

During its 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India clarified to its affiliated regional bodies that cricket is not currently recognized as an officially designated discipline under the National Sports Governance Act. Consequently, state associations must continue organizing their leadership elections in accordance with their present constitutional frameworks, as formal notification from administrative authorities remains pending.

Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that cricket authorities will promptly implement the legislation once the official decree is published, adding that formal responses will be presented to the Supreme Court on October 27 regarding queries about administrative terms and conditions.

The cricket board also highlighted its complete fiscal autonomy, revealing to attendees that it contributes roughly ₹3000 crore each year in direct income taxes. Unlike multiple Indian Olympic sports federations seeking state assistance through the legislative framework, cricket operates without public subsidies, earning funds via commercial sponsorships, broadcasting agreements, media deals, and ticket revenue.

This self-reliant financial structure was reinforced by a Central Information Commission ruling that exempted the organization from being classified as a public authority under transparency legislation.