
THE PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE GAMING ACT, 2025 (“PROG Act”) received the assent of the President on the 22nd August, 2025, a law aimed to promote and regulate the online gaming sector and prohibit the online money games in India.
Read MoreThe Government is committed to ensuring a safe, responsible and accountable online gaming ecosystem in the country. In this context, the Government has enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“Gaming Act”) with the objective of promoting innovation in e-sports and online social games and prohibiting online money games.
Read MoreThe India AI Impact Summit 2026, a premier global conference on Artificial Intelligence, is set to bring together governments, technology leaders, startups, investors, researchers and policymakers to explore the transformative impact of AI across industries. Positioned as a key platform for demonstrating real-world AI applications and fostering global collaboration, the summit reinforces India’s emergence as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation
Read MoreThe Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the launch of Road to EWC, a global qualification program that will serve as the official pathway to the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026.
Read MoreBGMI publisher Krafton has launched 'In-Game Auction Play' in Real Cricket, mirroring the IPL auction. This feature demands strategic bidding and resource management, making squad selection crucial for season success.
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May 18, 2026
Tencent bets on India’s creator economy with US$ 1.08 million gaming and animation push
Tencent has announced an investment of over Rs. 10 crore (US$ 1.08 million) in India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector, signalling growing global confidence in the country’s expanding creator economy. The Chinese technology company has signed separate multi-year partnerships with the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) to strengthen India’s gaming and animation ecosystem.
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