Mirae Asset Venture raises Rs 1,125 crore in first close of new India-dedicated fundThis compares with the firm’s first flagship fund, which had a corpus of Rs 370 crore, and a late-stage vehicle it launched with a corpus o...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
The Future of Gaming Is Platformisation': KRAFTON India on BGMI's Biggest Update YetBattlegrounds Mobile India launches its 5th Anniversary Edition update with major global franchise collaborations. The game is evolving int...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
BGMI 4.5 Update: What the Naruto collaboration brings, new locations, ninja abilities, rewards and when it will be availableKrafton India is releasing BGMI Version 4.5 with a Naruto crossover event. This limited-time collaboration introduces iconic Naruto locatio...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
TCS Q1 profit rises; Nandan Nilekani's biggest VC betTCS kicked off FY27 with growth in revenue and profit. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
09 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
A multi-billion-dollar gaming revolution is loading as non-RMGs strike goldIn-app purchases and advertising revenue in India's mobile gaming sector are projected to reach $2.4 billion by 2029, according to a recent...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Korean trio Krafton, Naver, Mirae Asset to set up India-focused fund of up to Rs 6,000 croreKrafton, Naver, and Mirae Asset are joining forces to unveil an investment fund dedicated to innovation across Asia, with a particular focu...
19 Dec, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
Krafton to deepen bet on India's booming gaming market; eyes talent, ecosystem expansionKrafton India CEO Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, in an interview to PTI, underscored the company's long-term commitment to India, emphasising that the...
09 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
PUBG makers announce IPL-style esports league in India. Check detailsKrafton, the company behind PUBG, will launch an esports league in India. This league follows the IPL model. Krafton is seeking franchise o...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Hyperlocal community app Shuru raises Rs 29 crore in round led by Krafton IndiaExisting backers, including Omidyar Network India and Eximius Ventures, participated in the funding round. The investment adds to Krafton I...
23 May, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
Government support can boost esports industry: Krafton's India CEOThe Krafton's India CEO was speaking at an Esports Conclave organised by the Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) and supported by...
01 Apr, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
India gaming market to be more sizable, impactful; looking to invest, acquire: Krafton India CEOKrafton India CEO, Sean Hyunil Sohn sees the gaming industry here becoming much more sizable and impactful, and asserts the company would n...
23 Mar, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Mahindra partners with Krafton India; Here's how you can win a Mahindra BE 6 by playing BGMIMahindra partnered with Krafton India to feature the BE 6 electric SUV in the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) game. Starting January 16, ...
14 Jan, 2025, 07.10 PM IST
We plan to have a significant ramp up in India: Krafton CEO CH KimThe CEO said that the company has invested up to $170 million in gaming and gaming adjacent industries as well as consumer industries that ...
17 Dec, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Krafton enters Indian casual gaming segment with CookieRun, plans $140 million investment in startupsKrafton, the company behind BGMI, is launching CookieRun in India on December 11th, featuring India-themed characters. They plan to release...
04 Dec, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
Gaming major Krafton launches incubator programme for Indian startupsThe incubator programme will enrol between six to ten “teams” every year, and offer between $50,000 and $150,000 as funding support, with “...
04 Oct, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Krafton India ropes in Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as BGMI brand ambassadorRanveer Singh said as an artist he finds gaming to be an extension of his creative expression.
05 Sep, 2023, 11.24 PM IST
Gaming major Krafton to invest another $150 million in Indian startupsOver the last three years, the firm has invested about $140 million in 11 Indian gaming and content-driven ventures including Nazara Techno...
10 Aug, 2023, 11.14 AM IST