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Leveling up: India’s ambitious gaming incubator plans

Incubators serve as a platform for young game developers and studios, providing critical resources like game development tools, testing environments, and infrastructure. Specialized gaming incubators can guide these startups on creating video games for local and global markets, helping them overcome entry barriers and thrive.

In 2023, the global gaming industry generated an estimated $188 billion in revenue.

Union Govt has not worked even handedly with states on gaming sector: TN IT Minister

Tamil Nadu was the first state to actually pass a bill banning real money gaming. (In picture: IT Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan)

During an event in Hyderabad, IT Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan told Storyboard18 that gaming-specific policies and decisions should be apolitical. He also shared of working on the modified policy for real money gaming ban.

GDAI signs MoU with FICCI to streamline gaming policies, sector growth

The MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim further stipulate that GDAI will provide expertise in skill development and expanding the video gaming industry.

GDAI has also signed MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim to enhance game development, align policy initiatives, and drive innovation.

EXCLUSIVE: Telangana govt to form separate e-sports policy, confirms IT Minister

Telangana could be the first state in India to introduce comprehensive esports policies.

Confirming Storyboard18’s article on Telangana planning for India’s distinct esports policy, Telangana IT Minister, D. Sridhar Babu shared that industry stakeholders have already shared respective suggestions on the same.

EXCLUSIVE: AVGC 2.0 policy to be implemented by January’25: Telangana IT Minister

Telangana IT Minister, D. Sridhar Babu informed the media that the state is also pitching to have a Center of Excellence in Telangana.

Telangana IT Minister, D. Sridhar Babu told Storyboard18 that AVGC 2.0 would be more attractive for start-ups and for innovation, at an event. He also said that responsible gaming and ethical considerations will be kept in mind while framing the policy.

India’s sports ecosystem to grow double its GDP at 14% CAGR, reveals Google-Deloitte report

The sports technology sector is ripe for investment, projected to be a $1 billion market with a projected CAGR of 19%. (Representative Image: JESHOOTS.COM via Unsplash)

The sports goods and apparel market is expected to double in value to $58 billion by 2030.

Gaming can help India’s share in global M&E sector climb to 4%: Sanjay Jaju, MIB

Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting discussed the potential of the gaming industry and the government's efforts toward the upliftment of radio industry.

Addressing the gaming community and stakeholders at an event, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, talked about how the ‘sunrise’ sector has the potential to create jobs, fund start-ups and build enterprises.

EXCLUSIVE: India’s gaming industry gets clarity, RMG sector to be regulated by MeitY

Developers also urged the government to support education and training initiatives in game development at premier institutions in India.

The longstanding demand to differentiate between entertainment-focused gaming and pay-to-play gaming has finally been addressed by the government of India.

Casual and hypercasual games: IAP up 10%, ads steady

47% of users are ad-tolerant to avoid paying for subscriptions with preference for micro-transaction based in-app purchases.

Global Esports defies odds to become India’s first profitable esports organization

Despite decline in brand sponsorships and game publisher interests, GE's profitability shows green shoots and the revival of esports industry in the country.

Despite decline in brand sponsorships and game publisher interests, GE’s profitability shows green shoots and the revival of esports industry in the country.