BCCI’s Tax Payment History and Financial Data: Last Five Years Explained

Introduction: This article provides insights into the tax payment history and financial data of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the past five years. It covers BCCI’s income, expenditure, income tax payments, and its status as one of the richest sports bodies in the world.

Analysis:

(a) BCCI’s Financial Data: BCCI is recognized as one of the richest sports bodies globally, but the Government does not maintain specific data about the world’s sports bodies. However, BCCI’s income and expenditure based on income tax returns for the last five years are as follows:

• 2021-22: Income – Rs. 7606.15 crore, Expenditure – Rs. 3063.88 crore
• 2020-21: Income – Rs. 4735.14 crore, Expenditure – Rs. 3080.37 crore
• 2019-20: Income – Rs. 4972.43 crore, Expenditure – Rs. 2268.76 crore
• 2018-19: Income – Rs. 7181.61 crore, Expenditure – Rs. 4652.35 crore
• 2017-18: Income – Rs. 2916.67 crore, Expenditure – Rs. 2105.50 crore

(b) Income Tax Payments by BCCI: BCCI has paid income tax over the last five years as per the returns filed. The details of income tax payments are as follows:

• 2021-22: Total Taxes Paid – Rs. 1159.20 crore
• 2020-21: Total Taxes Paid – Rs. 844.92 crore
• 2019-20: Total Taxes Paid – Rs. 882.29 crore
• 2018-19: Total Taxes Paid – Rs. 815.08 crore
• 2017-18: Total Taxes Paid – Rs. 596.63 crore

Conclusion: The financial data provided in the response sheds light on BCCI’s income, expenditure, and income tax payments over the last five years. BCCI’s significant income and tax payments highlight its substantial contribution to the country’s revenue. The response clarifies the status of BCCI’s tax payment history and its financial position as one of the leading sports bodies in the world.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2154
ANSWERED ON 08.08.2023

“TAX PAYMENT HISTORY OF BCCI”

2154. SH. ANIL DESAI

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware with the fact that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is the second richest sports body in the world, if so, its income and expenditure during last five years;

(b) whether any income tax is paid by it during last five years, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, reason for the same?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) No such data as regards to sports bodies in the world is maintained by the Government. However, the details of Income and Expenditure as per income tax returns filed for the last five years are as under:

(b) Yes, the details of Income Tax paid by BCCI in the last five years as per returns filed are as under:

(c) Not applicable.