‘Need a Neeraj Chopra moment in esports’: Nodwin Gaming founder Akshat RatheeIndia seeks a global esports victory to boost its standing. Experts emphasise skill development and a robust ecosystem. Tencent's investmen...
15 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Tencent bets on India’s creator economy with Rs 10 crore gaming and animation pushTencent is investing significantly in India's creative industries. The company will fund skill development and training programs for animat...
15 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Nazara Technologies shares soar 18% amid reports of Nikhil Kamath upping stake in block dealNazara Technologies shares surged 18% following a significant block deal involving nearly 4.9% of the company's equity. Nikhil Kamath and A...
15 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Fortnite status: When will the servers be back up? Epic Games’ massive v40.40 update leaves millions waiting as new chapter 7 features roll outFortnite requires server downtime during major patches because Epic Games deploys backend system updates, gameplay changes and new content ...
14 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
China tech giant Tencent sees Q1 profit jump after AI betsTencent reported a 21% surge in quarterly net profit, reaching 58.1 billion yuan, driven by significant investments in the booming artifici...
13 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Gaming firm Nazara’s Q4 revenue down 23%, profit jumps 13xNazara Technologies reported a 23% revenue decline to Rs 398 crore in Q4FY26, but saw net profit surge over 13x to Rs 56 crore, boosted by ...
13 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Online gaming companies seek a clear regulatory playfieldIndia's online gaming sector is approaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for guidance on new gaming rules. Compan...
12 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
How new online gaming rules will change your income tax and legal exposure depending on the kind of game you playAn online game is any game played on a phone, laptop, or digital device, operated through software using the internet or any form of electr...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
eGaming regulator takes charge, focuses on eSports registrationsIndia's new Online Gaming Authority of India is now operational. Its immediate focus is registering eSports companies and resolving player ...
02 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Our aim now is to create Indian games for local use and global exports: Krafton CEO KimMakers of popular video game PUBG looks to double down on investments and IP creation. Will invest both from its balance sheet as well as a...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Indian IT pack falls; MeitY’s e-gaming rulebookIndian IT stocks suffered on Wednesday after HCLTech’s weak Q4 numbers. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
22 Apr, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
MeitY says no mandatory registration for online games without real moneyNew regulations from MeitY will exempt online games without real money stakes from mandatory registration. Real-money games will undergo st...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Sony Networks acquires Asian Games 2026 broadcast rights for IndiaSony Pictures Networks India has secured India media rights for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan for about $3.5–4 million. The event will air ...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Sony bags Asian Games broadcast rightsSony Pictures Networks India will broadcast the 2026 Asian Games from Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event will be shown on Sony Sports Network c...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Who is MAUschine? German player hit with 10-year ban for sucker-punching opponent - Watch Viral VideoA German Counter-Strike player, MAUschine, received a decade-long ban after a physical altercation. He struck his opponent on stage followi...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
India’s esports industry set to quadruple in size by 2025: EY reportIndia’s esports industry is set to quadruple in size to Rs 1,100 crore by 2025 from Rs 250 crore at present—clocking a compounded annual gr...
28 Jun, 2021, 07.37 PM IST