The newspaper said the home ministry has a formed a panel to find a way forward
Sharing on X a short video of the prime minister's interaction with the gamers, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said they discussed the new developments in the gaming industry and how the Modi government has recognised the creativity of the gamers promoting the gaming industry in India.
As 2024 approaches, India's real-money gaming sector stands at a critical juncture. Its future growth rests on the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework and the verdicts in the upcoming court cases.
The ambiguity of GST on gaming has led to a slew of notices on gaming companies from the tax department with tax demands running into thousands of crores. Experts say relief is crucial for survival. Government iterates that they are just following the law. An informed debate on what’s at stake and if this is the return of retrospective taxation?
Since extant local tax rates are lower than the global average, there is the risk of higher liability in the future
The current active talent demand from major Indian gaming firms is just under 90 job openings, a significant drop from a cohort that is otherwise in mid-three-digit figures, shows data put together for Moneycontrol by Xpheno
Ashneer Grover wrote, 'Why was BCCI allowed to take Dream11 as title sponsor? Tech founders are dispensable -- that’s the only truth.'
Regulation of online gaming will not only open up economic opportunities but also address various social issues, a report titled 'Online Gaming in India: The Taxation Quandary' by Primus Partners said.
Indian gaming industry clocked $2.6 billion in FY22 and is expected to cross $8.6 billion by FY27. A fast-growing market, rise in paying users and an all-time high reach and engagement rate has put the gaming industry in India on a fast growth trajectory. So is the demand for jobs in the industry! Around two-thirds of serious gamers want to explore gaming as a full-time or a part-time career. While becoming a gamer remains the most preferred choice, other options like becoming an influencer or a gaming software developer also interests the potential job candidates. What other roles can one explore and which companies are on the lookout for various roles. Find out in the video!
India emerged as a bright spot amid a decline in the global gaming industry this year. With demand for local content rising and capital flowing, the sector is set to take big strides in the next year.
A cross-section of gaming industry leaders speak about how candidates can prepare to enter the gaming industry and which job roles are in demand.
In a bid to grab eyeballs and add a credibility factor, real-money game brands in India are roping in big names from entertainment and sports, pushing overall marketing spends to record highs for the sector.
Gaming industry representatives said the task force formation will help bolster their domestic capacity, helping them meet the burgeoning market demands on national and international level.
A key reason for the trend is that the gaming habits of consumers are maturing and they are moving beyond casual games to those that offer deeper experiences or provide them a way to socialize with friends and family.
Microsoft's chief marketing officer Hitu Chawla on the global software major's efforts to reduce the 'disability divide'. A game-changing idea for 2022.
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, he said these online games have now given way to gambling and betting.
Recent IPO listings have been quite disappointing for investors. However, the gaming company Nazara Technologies bucked the listing trend seen on exchanges in the past couple of weeks. So, what should investors do? Find out in this edition of Ideas For Profit
The online gaming is now considered to be one of the fastest growing industries on the planet. Here’s a deep dive into the humble beginnings of the online gaming and the technological possibilities driving its future.
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