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Muthoot FinCorp Signs Rs 150 Crore Title Sponsorship Deal with BCCI Till March 2028

26 September 2026
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has partnered with Muthoot FinCorp as the new title sponsor for international home cricket matches. Valued at up to Rs 150 crore, the agreement will remain in effect until March 2028.

Key Highlights

  • Muthoot FinCorp has secured the BCCI title sponsorship for international home matches in a deal worth up to Rs 150 crore, running until March 2028.
  • The agreement entails an estimated per-match payout of up to Rs 4.3 crore for the financial corporation.
  • This partnership follows the conclusion of the previous title sponsorship cycle held by IDFC First Bank, which ended in August 2026.
  • Additionally, BCCI has onboarded Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT as associate partners for home cricket fixtures in deals exceeding Rs 130 crore.

Exam Quick Facts

Nodal Ministry / Dept

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Governing Body: BCCI - Autonomous Body)

Key Bodies

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Muthoot FinCorp

Constitutional & Legal Context

BCCI functions as a private entity under the Societies Registration Act, operating autonomously while representing India in international cricket under the aegis of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Static GK Connection

Established in 1928, the BCCI is headquartered at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and currently serves as the governing body for cricket in India.

Daily Practice MCQs

Multi-tier exam practice questions tailored for SSC, Banking, and State/Civil Services

3 Questions
Level 1: Direct Factual (SSC / Railways)

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding the recent BCCI title sponsorship agreement: 1. Muthoot FinCorp has been signed as the title sponsor for international home cricket matches until March 2028. 2. The total value of the title sponsorship deal with Muthoot FinCorp is up to Rs 150 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Level 2: Conceptual Bridge (Banking / State PSC)

Q2.Which corporate entity held the previous title sponsorship rights for BCCI international home matches prior to the Muthoot FinCorp agreement?

Level 3: Multi-Statement (UPSC / State PCS)

Q3.In which year was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) established?