5,761 crore: BCCI’s 59% revenue comes from IPL; 377 cr. from WPL
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, BCCI earned Rs 9,741.7 crore, largely driven by the IPL's Rs 5,761 crore. Additionally, the inaugural Women's Premier League generated Rs 377 crore.
Last Updated: 02.01 PM, Sep 07, 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has witnessed a remarkable financial upswing over the past five years, adding Rs 14,627 crore to its coffers and boosting its total cash and bank balance to Rs 20,686 crore by 2024. The cricket board's stellar revenue growth was unveiled ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 28. In the 2023-24 financial year, BCCI earned Rs 9,741.7 crore, of which Rs 5,761 crore alone came from Indian Premier League revenue.
IPL - The golden goose of BCCI
Since its inception in 2007, the IPL has evolved into a premier T20 tournament featuring top Indian and international talent across 10 franchises. Its consistently rising media rights valuation and massive fan following have made it a “golden goose” for the cricket board.
Business strategist Lloyd Mathias noted that the IPL is fully integrated with the BCCI and continues to expand profitably while also providing crucial opportunities for players from domestic levels like the Ranji Trophy.
BCCI generated Rs 377 crore WPL
Beyond the IPL, the BCCI generated Rs 377 crore from the Women's Premier League (WPL) in its inaugural full fiscal cycle, signaling a bright future for commercial growth in women’s cricket. The WPL’s media rights, franchise fees, and sponsorship deals already contribute a significant new revenue stream, reflecting increasing brand interest and fan engagement in women’s cricket.
Rs 361 crore from non-IPL media rights
The BCCI also earned Rs 361 crore from non-IPL media rights, primarily from broadcasting India’s international bilateral matches, further diversifying its income portfolio.
Additionally, the board reported Rs 986.45 crore from interest income on its deposits and investments, highlighting prudent financial management and a strong corpus generating returns beyond active cricket events.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) distributions contributed Rs 1,042 crore, underscoring BCCI’s global financial clout in the sport.
Rs 20,686 crore: BCCI’s earnings in the last five years
The board’s financial strength is reflected in its growing cash reserves, which have increased by Rs 14,627 crore over five years to Rs 20,686 crore, and its general fund, which has nearly doubled from Rs 3,906 crore in 2019 to Rs 7,988 crore in 2024.
This robust financial position allows BCCI to invest extensively in cricket development and infrastructure, with Rs 1,200 crore allocated for infrastructure projects and Rs 500 crore for grassroots cricket development.
The board also set aside Rs 3,150 crore for tax provisions while contesting tax matters in courts, demonstrating a cautious but confident approach to financial obligations.