Recently, a consortium of 70 Indian gaming companies wrote to the PMO and I&B Ministry suggesting a reduction of GST on video games to a 12 percent bracket to promote sustainability and better cash flow for game companies, as well as exemptions on import/customs duties, IGST, and any cess for proprietary hardware development kits used for testing and developing video games.
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Cheating scandal hits Philips OneBlade BGMI Cup, Nodwin bans three teams
CS Esports, Falcon Esports, and RK Esports were banned for using third-party software in their initial five matches. Interestingly, they were among the top four teams in the overall standings after Day 1.
Indian esports ecosystem slows down. Who is to blame?
In India, the esports ecosystem revolves around two major game titles, Krafton’s Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) and Riot Games’ first-person shooter (FPS) game Valorant. Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 has yet to make a significant impact.
Women outpace men at workplace in India’s gaming industry: Report
India’s gaming sector experienced a 20-fold increase in overall workforce between 2018 and 2023 with 97.56 CAGR
Indian gaming consortium writes to PMO, I&B Ministry seeking tax relief and clear classification
The consortium has made 10 suggestions to the newly formed government which includes reducing the GST on video games to a 12% bracket to promote sustainability and better cash flow for game companies, exempt import/customs duties, IGST, and any cess for proprietary hardware development kits used for testing and developing video games.
EXCLUSIVE: Ampverse Shuts 7Sea Esports; Founder says ‘can’t see growth trajectory in India’
Currently, 7Sea Esports has shut down its operations in India.
Epic Games CEO to fight against Apple’s app store policies
Epic has been fighting Apple for years over the company’s revenue-sharing requirements in the App Store. While Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple was defeated last year, many of its criticisms were echoed in a different lawsuit filed against Apple in March by the Department of Justice and 17 state attorneys general.
Sachin Tendulkar, Adar Poonawalla-backed JetSynthesys to exit from Skyesports?: Exclusive
In August 2021, JetSynthesys acquired Skyesports, later renaming it Jet Skyesports, with the aim of building esports at the grassroots level in India.
Telangana sets the stage for India’s distinct esports policies: Exclusive
Stakeholders met Telangana’s IT Minister to address issues like taxation on esports prize pools, distinguishing between skill-based and chance-based games, regulating gaming content creators and establishment of regulatory bodies.
Game over for profits? Industry unplugs concerns over GST
With the GST casting a shadow, the online gaming industry faces a tough choice: adapt and evolve their business models, or face a potential game over.