Indian Sports Governance Bill Introduces Greater Transparency and Accountability

The government has tabled the National Sports Governance Bill 2025, ushering in unprecedented transparency by bringing key sports federations, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), under the ambit of the Right to Information Act. This legislation mandates stringent governance reforms such as term limits for administrative officials, mandated audits, and ethics oversight.

For sponsors, franchise owners, and sports infrastructure developers, these reforms are expected to enhance institutional credibility, attract greater investment, and align Indian sports governance with global best practices. The bill signals a structural change designed to rebuild trust, improve financial discipline, and catalyze professionalisation across all sports domains.

As the industry continues to expand rapidly, driven by league proliferations and digital content monetization, the governance overhaul represents a strategic inflection point for domestic and international stakeholders.