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DPIIT and WinZO launch Center of Excellence to nurture gaming startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a strategic partnership with WinZO for a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of India’s interactive entertainment sector by fostering innovation, creating skilled talent, and scaling startups to compete on a global stage

India’s interactive entertainment sector is projected to grow to $60 billion by 2034, creating over 2 million jobs.

Misleading advertisements plague video gaming industry, ASCI to probe

According to research by Newzoo, 72% of individuals aged 35-54 and 46% of those aged 55 and older play video games at least once a week.

Despite gaming’s 3.4 billion audience and significant cultural impact, in-game advertising investment remains slow.

No further consultations: TN online gaming authority set to enforce strict rules for RMG industry

At the previous hearing, the petitioners urged the court to declare certain sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 unconstitutional.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at regulating certain games, citing concerns over the growing addiction to online gaming among children and its harmful effects.

Leveling up: India’s ambitious gaming incubator plans

Launched by Karnataka’s IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at GAFX 2025, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about excessive digital consumption and integrate digital wellness into mainstream healthcare.

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

Industry leaders stressed the importance of adopting proven, non-disruptive digital technologies to enhance efficiency and unlock opportunities in India’s culturally diverse market.

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.