Author: Tasmayee Laha Roy

GST Council decision on online gaming: Industry voices concerns and hopes for future review

The Supreme Court recently stayed the Karnataka High Court's judgment that had quashed the GST department's show-cause notice to Gameskraft in May 2023. (Representative image by Michał Parzuchowski via Unsplash)

While re-strategising business models might be an option for the larger players, for the smaller online gaming enterprises, the weight of taxation could prove to be insurmountable as per stakeholders.

Digital Personal Data Protection bill, 2023: DPB can advise government to take down content or block access

According to the report, the rising prominence of GCCs, highlighting India's increasing ability to meet international tech demands, is a key contributor to the country’s growth. (Representative Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash)

The unexpected inclusion of content takedown powers has raised concerns among experts, particularly regarding its potential impact on internet and social media platforms.

MSMEs will no longer be able to survive in the face of the increased tax liability of 400-500 percent: AIGF

In the letter, Chandra alleged that hasty steps are being taken in the merger process and the SEBI investigations do not bother him as much as the timing of the new notice. (Image via Twitter)

E-Gaming Federation (EGF) and FIFS (Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports) said the burdensome increase in GST will set the Indian online gaming industry back several years.

INDIA alliance is a master strategy in political branding, say experts

These campaigns have employed various strategies such as catchy slogans, celebrity endorsements and emotional appeals to create a buzz and attract voter’s attention at a large scale. (Image sourced via Twitter (X))

According to experts, the name comes with a tremendous recall and brand loyalty. It is not something that needs to be created but exists in the hearts of voters.

GST Council’s meeting today: What’s at stake for online gaming industry

Structural shifts toward a higher propensity to pay for in-game features and the burgeoning popularity of casual and midcore games are poised to play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape by FY28. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The gaming industry is hopeful that the government will consider their concerns and arrive at a fair and sustainable decision for the valuation of GST on online gaming platforms.

MIB issues notice to unauthorised rating agency Chrome for violating guidelines

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Chrome Data Analytics and Media is reportedly operating as a rating agency without proper registration.

TRAI and C-DoT collaborate for telecom development, signs MoU

Caratlane had reported turnover of Rs 2,177 crore in Financial Year 2023 against Rs 1,267 crore in Financial year 2022.(Representational image by Chris Liverani via Unsplash)

The MoU enables TRAICSR and C-DoT to work together on developing telecommunications in India.

MIB secretary Apurva Chandra gets additional charge of telecommunications

Chandra said the government received six to seven applications from producers to film in the country under the incentive scheme but expressed displeasure that the initiative was not known to those in the animation and visual effects industry.

Apurva Chandra, assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021.