Indian cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has become Uttarakhand’s highest individual income tax payer, paying Rs 238.4 million in income tax for the 2025-26 financial year.
In a program organized on the occasion of Income Tax Day, Chief Income Tax Commissioner of Uttarakhand gave this information about Rishabh Pant’s tax payment. The department shared information about the contribution of major and regular taxpayers of the state.
Rishabh Pant tops the list of individual taxpayers
According to Income Tax Department data, Rishabh Pant was the highest taxpayer among individual taxpayers in Uttarakhand. He paid a total income tax of 23.84 crores. Pant is a resident of Roorkee in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. Cricket, IPL contracts and various business deals are his main sources of income.
Taxes more than doubled from last year
According to the report, Rishabh Pant has paid more than double the tax in this financial year as compared to the previous financial year. Earlier, he topped the list of individual taxpayers in the state by depositing about Rs 10.50 crore in advance income tax. This time, with a tax payment of Rs 23.84 crore, he has once again become the largest individual taxpayer in Uttarakhand.
Data declared on Income Tax Day
Income Tax Day is celebrated on 24th July every year. On this occasion, the Income Tax Department shared the data of contribution of taxpayers of Uttarakhand. The department termed timely and honest tax payers as important partners in the development of the country.
Rishabh Pant is from Roorkee.
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was born in Roorkee, Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. His early education and cricket training also took place in Uttarakhand and Delhi. At a young age, he had to travel long distances from Roorkee to Delhi to play professional cricket. After an impressive performance in domestic cricket, Pant earned a place in the Indian team. Since then he has made a name for himself in Test, ODI and T20 cricket. He is known for his explosive batting and ability to turn a match in difficult situations.
Earnings from cricket and advertisements
Rishabh Pant’s income comes from various sources, including a central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, fees for international and domestic matches, IPL contracts, performance-related prize money and endorsements from various companies. Pant is associated with many big brands. Due to his popularity and important role in Indian cricket, he earns considerable income from endorsements and brand promotions. However, the official details of his total income have not been disclosed.
A strong identity among young people
Rishabh Pant is very popular among the youth of Uttarakhand, especially the aspiring cricketers. His journey from Roorkee to international cricket is seen as an inspiration by young players.
Now, the news of his huge tax deposit has also brought him into the limelight as a responsible taxpayer. Although detailed personal information about individuals’ income tax is generally not disclosed, the amount available is based on relevant awards or departmental information.
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