Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech now a leading gaming companyAs the Indian game developers begin to expand their global footprint, shares of ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed online gaming compa...
14 Aug, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
States push to catalyse growth of e-sports and gaming venturesAccording to a recent report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in collaboration with OnePlus and RedSeer, the Indian ...
15 Mar, 2022, 04.00 PM IST
E-Gamers seek favourable policies to become globally competitiveRoland Landers, CEO All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) says, “eSports will be a medal sport at the 2022 Asian Games and there is a need to ...
30 May, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
Nike-sponsored gym, support staff & nutritionists: A look inside one of the world's top eSports empireExplosive growth has turned competitive video gaming into professional sport.
24 Mar, 2021, 01.16 PM IST
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala awaits windfall as Nazara Tech all set to hit IPO martThe online gaming company has already emerged as a long-term wealth creator in the market for unlisted shares, having delivered 70 times re...
12 Mar, 2021, 09.00 AM IST
Mobile Premier League valuation more than doubles to $945 million after $95 million fundraiseMPL claims to have over 50 games across various categories on its Android and iOS applications, and has worked with 28 game developers to p...
04 Feb, 2021, 02.12 PM IST
As Covid-19 halts live matches, viewership of E-sports, virtual games skyrocketsOnline streaming platforms recorded a 43% jump in viewership in the week starting March 29.
17 Apr, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
Lightspeed, Sequoia Surge and others invest $2 million in RheoRheo is building an ecosystem for mobile gamers where they can stream, watch, comment and create channels to monetise while playing video g...
08 Jan, 2020, 09.12 AM IST
WeWork is in early stages of forming electronic-gaming armAfter branching into co-living with WeLive, fitness with Rise By We and education with WeGrow, the money-losing startup is seeking a Play B...
30 Oct, 2019, 08.56 AM IST
E-sports gaming startup SoStronk gets funded by IP VenturesSoStronk aims to diversify the bouquet of games and expand into new geographies like Australia and Indonesia.
10 Sep, 2019, 04.48 PM IST
Why are investors betting on e-sports?Cobx Gaming, which organises esports tournaments of DOTA, FIFA, etc, has seen a growth from one-two teams in 2017 to six this year.
29 Jun, 2019, 10.54 AM IST
Prize pool for eSports may reach Rs 300 crore in India in next 6 yearsAccording to eSports gaming officials in India, the growth is being driven by eSports gaming companies like Nodwin Gaming, and increasing p...
17 May, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
Route Mobile founder to invest $10m in eSports, launch online leagueThe founder of Route Mobile Rajdip Gupta is planning his eSports venture – COBX Gaming – that will invest $10 million to promote eSports in...
28 Mar, 2017, 01.24 AM IST
Nazara Games invests crores to set up eSports gaming leagueOnline games that were once common in neighbourhood cafes and a part of local gaming tournaments are now bringing in big money with winners...
15 Feb, 2017, 12.04 AM IST
In an India going digital, sports too takes an e-turnRelatively new to India, eSports is already a big phenomenon in the US, Korea, China and many European countries.
19 Jan, 2017, 12.34 AM IST
E-sports cast a hiring spellNiche jobs in gaming such as for casters, designers and streamers a big hit with job seekers in India
06 Oct, 2016, 08.48 AM IST
Number of professional e-sports gamers rising in IndiaTouted to be a $150-billion industry globally, e-sports is attracting even e-commerce companies such as Flipkart.
14 Jul, 2016, 07.22 AM IST