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

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published a report on 'AI Governance Guidelines Development' for public consultation on January 6, 2025.

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

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.

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

RMG firms to MIB: Stop betting sites from promoting through outdoor ads

Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for MIB, emphasized that India's judicial system ensures the protection of constitutional rights, including press freedom.

Numerous gambling platforms, including 1xBet, Parimatch, Betway, and DafaBet, have been advertising heavily on billboards and cabs across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

High taxes and policy uncertainty drive Real Money Gaming operators offshore

Skillhub Online Gaming Federation (SOGF) has initiated efforts to promote Rummy—a card game—as a competitive sport.

Real Money Gaming (RMG) was the largest contributor to the gaming sector in India, comprising 83-84% of overall revenue in FY22, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat titled Guardians of Safe Play: Ethical Gaming for Vibrant Bharat.

IPL 2025 mega auction set for Riyadh amid scheduling challenges

Reports suggest that BCCI officials have already conducted preliminary visits to Saudi Arabia to assess potential venues for the auction.

All franchises finalize retained players as focus shifts to Riyadh for the highly anticipated auction on November 24-25.

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PM Modi highlights Indian animation growth, praises ‘Chhota Bheem’ on Mann Ki Baat

The Prime Minister praised India's animation studios for partnering with global giants like Disney and Warner Bros., creating original content that showcases Indian culture on the world stage. (Image source: World Bank Live)

In ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Modi praises Indian animation and calls on youth to innovate in the booming animation and gaming industries.

EGF collabs with MIB to launch City Quest

The game launched by Anuraag Saxena, CEO, is designed to celebrate and educate players about Bharat's diverse urban landscape and development.

The game is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around urban planning determining the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal.

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