Online Gaming

India's $3.8 Billion Gaming Industry Pivots to Casual and Esports as Real Money Gaming (RMG) Faces Ban. (Image Source: Reuters)

Industry eyes a reset with non-real money games

Following a regulatory ban on Real Money Gaming (RMG), India’s $3.8 billion gaming industry is rapidly shifting its focus to…

October 2, 2025 21:38 IST

Online Gaming Act to roll out from October 1: Ashwini Vaishnaw

On the DPDP rules, Vaishnaw said that the framework is complete and ready for release. “The rules are ready, about…

Updated: September 19, 2025 12:14 IST

Gameskraft, Online Gaming Bill, real-money games, online games

Gameskraft to lay off 120 employees

The layoffs at Gameskraft are part of a broader wave of downsizing across India’s gaming sector following the passing of…

September 18, 2025 18:49 IST

Who is Pankaj Gupta? Marcellus CFO booked for Rs 1.18 cr fraud

Who is Ramesh Prabhu? Ex-CFO confesses to diverting Gameskraft funds to F&O trading, lost Rs 250 cr

Prabhu confessed that for a period of four years, FY20-FY25, he used the company’s money to invest in the stock…

September 16, 2025 16:54 IST

Online gaming law misses the point

In its pursuit of the public good, the legislation overreaches by wielding an axe when a scalpel could have sufficed.

September 16, 2025 05:00 IST

Four real-money gaming startups stripped of unicorn status post online gaming law

Unicorns are defined as startups valued at $1 billion or more. Dream11, once India’s most prominent fantasy sports startup with…

September 12, 2025 11:28 IST

Layoffs continue at real money gaming firms

Overall, firings see sharp drop so far this year

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:41 IST

Zupee responds to RMG ban with launch of short-format video platform Zupee Studio

Gurugram-based Zupee, once among India’s fastest-growing real-money gaming startups, has announced the launch of Zupee Studio, a short-format video platform…

September 9, 2025 10:55 IST

Karnataka High Court to hear plea on Online Gaming Act today

The case was mentioned before Justice BM Shyam Prasad by the petitioners’ lawyer on Thursday, seeking an urgent hearing. The…

August 30, 2025 09:50 IST

Rummy platform mounts first legal challenge to online gaming law

The law, which received parliamentary approval and presidential assent last week, put the booming online gaming industry in a bind,…

Updated: August 29, 2025 17:05 IST

Gameskraft rules out legal challenge against online gaming bill

Gameskraft has ruled out challenging India’s new Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all real-money games. The rummy-focused firm will…

August 26, 2025 20:22 IST

Mittersain highlighted that Nazara, over its 25-year history, has endured multiple shocks, including the dot-com crash of 2000, the 2008 global financial crisis, the VAS business disruption in 2014, and a failed IPO attempt in 2018.

‘This too shall pass’: Nazara CEO urges gaming sector to stay resilient after ban

“The Indian gaming industry is going through a tough phase right now — disruption, investor nervousness, and real impact on…

August 26, 2025 14:20 IST

How India's gaming industry is pivoting to sustainable revenue models. (Image Source: Canva)

Amid ban, gaming sector has another revenue card to play

Following a recent ban on real-money gaming (RMG) in India, the online gaming industry is undergoing a significant shift in…

August 24, 2025 06:30 IST

Long legal battle looms as govt pushes online gaming ban

The Bill stems from legitimate concerns of addiction, financial distress, fraud, and even the misuse of platforms for money laundering…

Updated: August 23, 2025 12:57 IST

Dream11 parent launches ‘Dream Money’ app for gold, SIP and FD investments after ending paid contests

What is Dream Money? Dream11 parent launches new finance app for gold, SIPs and FD investment

Through Dream Money, users can invest in gold or set up a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) starting at just Rs…

August 23, 2025 10:16 IST

The game isn’t over: Casual games can fetch real money

Experts say Indian firms could operate overseas by acquiring companies.

Updated: August 26, 2025 17:04 IST

Indian Gaming Industry in Flux: Real Money Platforms Shut Down After Bill's Passage . (Image Source: Canva)

More real money gaming apps shut shop

The Indian real money gaming (RMG) industry is in turmoil as major platforms like WinZO, Head Digital Works, and PokerBaazi…

August 22, 2025 21:51 IST

The Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed by the Centre earlier this week, seeks to curb addiction, financial distress, and social harm attributed to real-money gaming platforms.

‘Darkest day for poker in India’: PokerBaazi suspends real money gaming

He assured players that pending rakebacks would be settled and wallets would remain accessible for withdrawals. Singh, who has been…

August 22, 2025 15:36 IST

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Retail food inflation in India remained negative for the fourth month in a row, dropping by 2.28% in September. This was driven by lower prices of vegetables, cereals, pulses, meat, eggs, and spices. The consumer food price index also decreased by 0.49%, but edible oil and fruit inflation remained high due to global prices and a weaker rupee.

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