Kerala Monsoon Bumper Winner 2025: 1st Prize Amount After Tax Deduction Revealed; Check Now!

The Kerala Monsoon Bumper Lottery 2025 has crowned a lucky winner from Kannur, but while the first prize announced was Rs. 10 crore, the actual post-tax amount credited could be much lower. Here's a detailed look at how much the winner will really take home and what claimants need to know.

Kerala Monsoon Bumper 2025: Rs. 10 Crore First Prize Announced

The Kerala Monsoon Bumper Results 2025 were declared today, July 23. The first prize of Rs. 10 crore was won by ticket number MC 678572, which was sold in the Kannur district of Kerala. But due to tax deductions and commissions, the actual money the winner will receive is significantly lower.

How Much Will the Monsoon Bumper Winner Receive After Tax?

Under Indian tax law, lottery winnings are taxed at a flat rate of 30%, plus 4% cess, taking the total TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) to 31.2%. This means at the gross prize of Rs. 10 crore, the tax deducted is 31.2%, which comes to 3.1 crore, so the net prize after TDS will be Rs. 6.88 crore.

According to reports from Malayalam media outlets, after agent commissions and additional surcharges, the final credited amount to the winner may be as low as Rs. 5.16 crore.

This is due to a 10% commission paid to the lottery agent and additional handling charges or statutory deductions. It should be noted that no exemptions or deductions are allowed under tax law for lottery income, so No tax-saving benefits
Kerala lottery Monsoon Bumper Winners must submit proper documents to claim their lottery prize. All claims are processed through official Kerala State Lotteries centres.

How to Receive Your Kerala Lottery Prize Money

If you win the Monsoon Bumper prize in the Kerala State Lottery, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify your ticket number with the results published in the official Kerala Government Gazette.

Step 2: Submit your claim within 30 days of the draw date.

Step 3: For first and second prizes, surrender your winning ticket in person or by insured registered post to the Director of State Lotteries.

Step 4: You can also submit your claim via nationalised, scheduled, state, or district cooperative banks, with all required documents.

Step 5: You must provide valid ID proof, like an Aadhaar card or PAN card, along with the ticket.