- The Indian government also supports esports through state collaborations and official tournaments
- But India’s games scene is still influenced by foreign products and revenue sources
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India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged the potential of the country’s video games sector during his Independence Day address.
The PM noted that India’s games scene is still influenced by foreign products and revenue sources but he believes that India has the potential to bring its talent into the games world with a transition from consumer to producer.
With India’s biggest publisher Nazara already making big moves in the games industry, Modi is calling on animators to establish a strong global presence and to work collectively.
With nearly 500 million gamers, India’s games industry is driven by mobile titles. The Indian government also supports esports through state collaborations and official tournaments.
For India to make a substantial impact on the global market, it needs to transition from being a consumer to becoming a leading producer.
For India to make a substantial impact on the global market, it needs to transition from being a consumer to becoming a leading producer. The Prime Minister also emphasised that India, with its rich heritage, has the potential to bring its talent into the gaming world. He expressed his desire for India’s gaming products and animators to establish a strong international presence and called for collective efforts to achieve this vision.
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PM Modi’s comments have already attracted the eye of some of India’s biggest gaming entities, including:
Nitish Mittersain, Jt MD & CEO, Nazara Technologies [left]
“I founded Nazara 25 years ago with a dream to see India make it big in the global gaming landscape. Prime Minister Modi’s acknowledgment of this industry’s potential is not just a recognition but a powerful boost for all of us working towards this vision.
“For the Prime Minister to call for this goal in his Independence Day speech is both inspiring and a call to action for every developer and company in India. At Nazara as India’s only listed gaming company, we stand ready to support this vision and help drive India to the forefront of the global gaming industry.”
Anurag Choudhary, Founder & CEO, Felicity Games [centre]
“With India poised to be the world’s second-largest gaming market after China and nurturing a rapidly expanding talent pool, we are not only confident but also motivated by the Prime Minister’s vision and encouraging words shared at the Independence Day address.
“This will help enhance and shape a brighter future for over 30,000 Indian game developers and publishers and we are always eager to partner and support these innovative developers on their journey to global success.”
Roby John, SuperGaming CEO and founder [right]
“With his inclusion of providing opportunities to Indian game developers in this exponentially growing market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided a major boost to the Indian gaming industry.”
