Kerala State Lottery (weekly draws) — how prizes are taxed

India: the rules

Lottery winnings are taxed at a flat 30% under Section 115BB of the Income Tax Act, plus 4% cess (effective 31.2%) and surcharge on large prizes (up to 15% for wins above ₹1 crore). TDS of 30% is deducted at source under Section 194B on winnings above ₹10,000, and no deductions or exemptions apply against this income.

Regulator: State governments under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act 1998; central oversight by the Ministry of Home Affairs — official site

Full country guide: every India game, ranked, with tax rules. For a cross-border view, see lottery tax in every country and the after-tax prize calculator.