BCCI Earns INR 9,741 Crores in FY24, With IPL Responsible for a Major 59% of the Revenue
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The BCCI's FY24 revenue soared to an astounding ₹9,741.7 crore, marking a 48.5% increase from ₹6,558.8 crore in the previous fiscal year. Let's break down this financial powerhouse:
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to be the BCCI's "crown jewel," with earnings amounting to ₹5,761 crore – accounting for a whopping 59% of the total revenue. The IPL's dominance is driven by media rights, sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) contributed ₹1,042 crore to the BCCI's coffers, representing about 10.7% of the total revenue.
- Non-IPL media rights brought in ₹813 crore from the broadcasting rights of other international matches and bilateral series beyond the IPL season.
- The Women's Premier League (WPL) made a strong debut, generating ₹378 crore in its first full fiscal cycle, signaling a promising future for women's cricket in India.
- Men's international matches contributed ₹361 crore through ticket sales, hospitality, and commercial rights.
- Interest income on fixed deposits and investments amounted to ₹987 crore, over 10% of revenues, demonstrating prudent financial management beyond cricket operations.
- Various commercial activities related to cricket added around ₹400 crore to the BCCI's revenue.
The IPL's significant contribution to the BCCI's finances, coupled with growing revenues from the WPL and ICC distributions, highlights the board's diversified income streams. This financial engine is powering its way towards billions of rupees.
For those who enjoy cricket beyond the IPL, ticket sales from men's international matches, including ticketing and hospitality, recorded ₹361 crore, indicating continued fan engagement outside the league.
In conclusion, the BCCI's FY24 financial report showcases strong revenue growth, driven by the IPL, strategic investment returns, expanding women's cricket revenue through the WPL, substantial ICC contributions, and robust media-rights deals across formats.
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This article was published on our website on Jul 19, 2025, at 04:16 PM IST.
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