Amitabh Bachchan emerged as India's highest individual taxpayer for FY 2024–25, paying around Rs 120 crore in taxes on earnings estimated at nearly Rs 350 crore, according to cleartax. At 82, Bachchan continues to earn significantly through films, television, and endorsements.. #AmitabhBachchan #taxpayers.
Amitabh Bachchan tops the list by paying 120 crore in tax. Shah Rukh Khan, Thalapathy Vijay, Salman Khan, Virat Kohli and many others also pay huge amounts every year. These numbers come from public reports and estimates, but they clearly show how big the earnings of Indian superstars really are.
Who was the Highest Individual Taxpayer in India in 2021? In FY22, the highest individual taxpayers were led by Mukesh Ambani, who paid Rs. 2,300 crore in taxes, followed by Ratan Tata with Rs. 2,000 crore.
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Maximum marginal rate is the highest rate of tax at any income level. This means for those with incomes between Rs 2 crore and Rs 5 crore, 39% will be the highest applicable tax rate, and for those with incomes above Rs 5 crore, it will be 42.74% — the highest tax rate since 1992.
1. Who is the highest taxpayer in India in FY 2023–24? Reliance Industries is the highest tax-paying company, and Akshay Kumar tops among individual celebrities.
In her 2025 Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared big news. Under the new regime, if you earn up to Rs 12 lakh, you will not have to pay any income tax. Salaried taxpayers get an extra benefit too. The standard deduction, which was Rs 50,000 before, has now gone up to Rs 75,000 for the new regime.
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Allu Arjun, the highest-paid Indian actor, received a whopping Rs 300 crore for Pushpa 2. Here are 8 other actors who charge more than Rs 100 crore for a film.
1. Shah Rukh Khan. Known for his trademark gelled spiked up crew cut with sunglasses, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is an Indian Bollywood movie star, movie producer, magazine model, showman, public speaker, author, philanthropist and television host/personality working predominantly in Hindi cinema.
I pay over $10 billion in tax." — Elon Musk says.
According to the latest data from the CBDT, Mumbai alone contributes to over 33% of India's total Income Tax collection! That is one-third of the entire country's contribution coming from just one city.
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Hrithik Roshan (Actor) earns a salary of ₹85,00,00,000.00 per year.
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Rashmika Mandanna, who was paid around Rs 3 crore during the release of Pushpa: The Rise, got a jump of Rs 8 crore for the second film. With the film's exceptional performance at the box office, she's estimated to have been paid anywhere between Rs 11-12 crore for Pushpa 2.
1️⃣ 🇮🇳 Shah Rukh Khan — ~₹12,490 crore 💼 🎥 King of Bollywood with massive wealth from films, Red Chillies Entertainment, endorsements and KKR IPL ownership. 2️⃣ 🇮🇳 Hrithik Roshan — ~₹3,100 crore 💪 A-list star with films, endorsements, fitness brands and strong equity value.
Talented actress Juhi Chawla has surpassed Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra to become India's richest actress! With a net worth of Rs 4,500 crore, she's also a wealthy actress, boasting a wealth of talent, beautiful films, and a rich career.
Top 5 Richest Celebrities of Bollywood 💰✨ Leading the list is Shah Rukh Khan & family at a jaw- dropping ₹12,490 Cr, followed by Juhi Chawla, Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, and Amitabh Bachchan.
Examples of income that are not taxable in India include agricultural income, gifts and inheritances, interest on EPF and PPF, scholarships and awards, life insurance proceeds, leave encashment, gratuity, Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG), and interest on tax-free bonds.
Summary of zero-income tax countries
Among the countries with the lowest tax rates in the world are Malta, Cyprus, Andorra, Montenegro and Singapore. Aside from zero income tax, in Antigua and Barbuda, individuals are also free from paying taxes on wealth, capital gains, and inheritance.
The Union Budget 2025 introduced a major income tax relief for the middle class – making annual incomes up to ₹12 lakh completely tax-free* under the new regime. This means if your taxable income is ₹12 lakh or less, you owe zero tax* for the year.