IPL Drives BCCI's Revenue Surge with Rs 5,761 Cr in FY 2023-24

• IPL generated Rs 5,761?cr, dominating 59% of BCCI's record Rs 9,741.7 Cr annual revenue in FY24.
• Non-IPL income streams added Rs 3,980 Cr, boosting BCCI's diversified revenue beyond the league.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) remains the financial driving force behind the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with a new report revealing that the popular T20 league accounted for 59% of the board's total revenue in fiscal year 2023-24.

According to reports, citing data from Rediffusion, the BCCI earned a staggering ₹9,741.7 crore during the fiscal year. The IPL alone generated ₹5,761 crore, demonstrating its unparalleled commercial success.

In 2007, the BCCI discovered a golden goose: the IPL, which is now 100 percent owned by the BCCI. The tournament is the best, and media rights are constantly increasing. The IPL also ensures that players at the Ranji Trophy level get a chance to play. Lloyd Mathias, a business strategist and independent director, believes that the IPL will continue to be profitable as it grows.

IPL's Commercial Dominance

Since its inception in 2007, the IPL has become one of the world's most lucrative sports properties. The tournament includes ten franchises and brings together top cricketers from around the world. Its enormous popularity has pushed up media rights and sponsorship deals year after year, making it the primary source of revenue for Indian cricket's governing body.

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Room to Grow Beyond IPL

While the IPL dominates the financial landscape, there is a growing belief that the BCCI has yet to realize the full commercial potential of its other properties.  Non-IPL media rights, which include broadcasting deals for bilateral international series and domestic tournaments, brought in ₹361 crore in FY23-24, a fraction of the IPL's revenue.

According to Sandeep Goyal, Chief of Rediffusion, the BCCI has untapped opportunities in domestic cricket. He said, "BCCI has immense potential to commercialise traditional formats like Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, or CK Nayudu Trophy to shore up non-IPL revenues," .

The board has nearly ₹30,000 crore in reserves, generating approximately ₹1,000 crore in interest revenue annually, according to the speaker. These revenues are not only sustainable; they are expected to grow by 10-12 percent per year due to increased sponsorships, media deals, and matchday earnings."