Taxation of Indian and foreign players in India, particularly in events such as the Indian Premier League, varies according to their residential status and the applicable Indian tax laws on income earned in India.

Rishabh Pant's contract ​​​is of Rs 27 crore per season. Now, he will not receive that full Rs 27 crore. According to the Government of India Income Tax slabs as of the 2024-25 financial year, a person with a salary of Rs 15 lakh or more per year will have to pay 30% of it as tax.

Rishabh Pant secured a record-breaking Rs 27 crore deal with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the highest-paid player in IPL history. Delhi Capitals tried to retain him,