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D Gukesh faces Rs 4.67 crore tax bill after becoming youngest world chess champion

timesofindia.indiatimes.com —

D Gukesh, the 18-year-old Indian chess champion, faces a tax bill of Rs 4.67 crore after winning Rs 11.34 crore in prize money. This amount exceeds the current IPL salary of cricket star MS Dhoni. Gukesh's tax liability arises from India's tax laws, which apply to his championship winnings. His victory marks him as the youngest world chess champion.

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