Author: Imran Fazal

Exchange22 gets GST relief as Allahabad HC stays ₹253 crore show cause notice

The industry awaits further legal clarity as the matter progresses through the courts, with the Supreme Court's ruling expected to set a precedent for future GST assessments on gaming platforms.

Gaming companies argue that the 28% GST rate should be imposed only from October 1, 2023, when the revised taxation structure was officially implemented.

Social media blunder helps Kochi police bust international piracy network

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

The suspects are allegedly also part of an international piracy syndicate that streamed banned Pakistani channels through their website.

Nazara sells 94.86% stake in Openplay, will invest Rs 2.17 crore in ReelSaga

ReelSaga targets India's mobile-first youth with short, serialized video series. The app will offer bite-sized entertainment, with episodes lasting one to two minutes, and monetize through per-episode microtransactions and subscription options for high-spending users.

ReelSaga, founded in 2024, aims to become a leader in India’s serialized short drama video market, a rapidly growing segment in the US and China.

Cable operators demand regulatory parity as FAST ‘blurs’ broadcasting boundaries

Among its significant recommendations, the Committee proposed the establishment of a Media Council to oversee governance across various media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

The cable operators’ association has also written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), urging it to direct these OTT platforms to restrict the transmission of live channels.

No brands, no dreams: Esports for women dead in India

According to industry experts, male players in top-tier esports organizations earn between Rs 2-3 lakhs per month, while their female counterparts are paid a mere Rs 30,000-40,000.

Esports in India has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade, but it has remained largely male-dominated. While various organizations have attempted to foster female participation, their efforts have been short-lived.

Publicis to acquire data and ID technology group Lotame

Media agencies, IBDF are yet to issue any statement related to the raids carried out in their premises.

Led by Founder and CEO Andy Monfried, Lotame will be positioned as part of Epsilon, accessible to all Publicis clients and teams to enhance their ability to deliver personalized marketing services at scale.

Creativeland Asia takes WinZO to court, cries foul over misuse of creative idea

Creativeland Advertising claimed that in February 2025, WinZO Games unexpectedly terminated discussions, opting to work with a different creative team and offering Rs. 10 lakhs as compensation for the tagline.

The order copy stated that before a formal agreement could be entered into, WinZO (Respondent) has made an application for registration of the tagline “Jeeto Har Dinzo” in its name as a trademark.