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Thursday, 22 January 2026

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Ministry of I&B Tableau Showcases India's Storytelling Traditions and WAVES Vision

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting presented a tableau highlighting India's storytelling traditions and the WAVES (World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit) vision, according to PIB. The display underscores the government's commitment to promoting India's creative industries and cultural narratives on a global platform, aligning with initiatives to strengthen the country's AVGC sector and international positioning.

via PIB

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026

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Indian gaming industry seeks GST relief and AVGC funding in Budget 2026

Exchange4Media reports that India's gaming industry is advocating for goods and services tax relief and increased funding for the animation, VFX, gaming, and comics sector ahead of the 2026 budget. The industry seeks policy support to enhance competitiveness and growth in the AVGC-XR space, highlighting the need for fiscal measures that can strengthen India's position in the global creative industries market.

via Exchange4Media

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Gaming

₹6,000 cr investment: KRAFTON positions India as core to future strategy

Adgully.com reports that KRAFTON is committing ₹6,000 crore to India as part of a long-term strategic bet. In an interview, Minu Lee outlines why India represents a crucial market for the gaming company's future growth and operations. The investment underscores KRAFTON's confidence in India's gaming sector potential and its commitment to establishing deeper roots in the country's rapidly expanding gaming ecosystem.

via Adgully.com

Gaming

Gaming and esports industry seeks tax clarity and support in Budget 2026

Moneycontrol reports that India's gaming and esports sector is seeking government support and clarity on the tax framework in the forthcoming Budget 2026. The industry is advocating for policy measures that would provide a clearer regulatory environment and financial incentives. This comes as the gaming sector continues to grow, with stakeholders pushing for government recognition and supportive fiscal policies to strengthen India's position in the global gaming market.

via Moneycontrol.com

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

AnimationVFX

Ministry of I&B and PSA office collaborate with Netflix on Inspiring Innovators skilling initiative

The Press Information Bureau reports that India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser have partnered with Netflix on 'Inspiring Innovators,' a skilling initiative. The programme aims to develop talent within India's creative sectors, aligning with efforts to strengthen the AVGC-XR ecosystem through industry-academic collaboration and professional capability building.

via PIB

Monday, 12 January 2026

Gaming

Krafton India Awards celebrate excellence in Indian gaming sector

Passionate In Marketing reports on the Krafton India Awards, which honour achievements within India's gaming industry. The awards programme recognises and celebrates excellence among Indian gaming studios, developers, and professionals, highlighting the sector's growing talent pool and creative output. Krafton's initiative underscores the company's commitment to nurturing India's gaming ecosystem.

via Passionate In Marketing

Saturday, 10 January 2026

Gaming

KRAFTON India launches inaugural gaming awards ceremony with iQOO partnership

TheWire.in reports that KRAFTON India has launched the KRAFTON India Awards 2025, honouring the country's gaming champions. The inaugural awards ceremony is held in partnership with iQOO. The initiative recognises talent and achievement within India's gaming sector, supporting the growth of the domestic gaming industry and fostering recognition for gaming professionals and studios.

via TheWire.in

Friday, 9 January 2026

Gaming

Krafton India announces inaugural awards to honour esports athletes

IGN India reports that Krafton, publisher of BGMI, has announced its first-ever Krafton India Awards to honour esports athletes and recognise contributions to India's gaming ecosystem. The event marks a significant milestone for the publisher's engagement with the Indian esports community, celebrating players and other industry figures who have shaped competitive gaming in the country.

via IGN India

Thursday, 8 January 2026

Animation

Indian Animation Studios Gear Up for Major Releases in 2025

Hollywood Reporter India reports that Indian animation studios are preparing significant project launches in 2025, including 'Mahavatar Narasimha' and 'Kurukshetra'. These releases signal growing maturity in India's domestic animation sector, reflecting increased investment and production capabilities. The projects underscore the industry's ambitions to create high-quality content that can compete on global platforms whilst drawing from Indian mythological and cultural narratives.

via hollywoodreporterindia.com

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WAVES Bazaar launches annual capacity-building webinar programme for creative professionals

The Press Information Bureau reports that WAVES Bazaar has introduced an annual capacity-building webinar programme designed for creative professionals. The initiative aims to enhance skills and knowledge within India's creative sector through structured online learning opportunities. Details regarding the programme's curriculum, schedule, and eligibility criteria were not specified in the announcement, but the move underscores efforts to support professional development in the AVGC-XR industries.

via PIB

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Gaming

India's gaming and esports industry faces major opportunities and challenges in 2026

TheTechPanda reports on the outlook for India's gaming and esports sector in 2026, identifying both significant growth opportunities and substantial challenges ahead for the industry. The report examines market dynamics, competitive pressures, and strategic considerations shaping India's position in the global gaming landscape, though specific details on policy, studios, or concrete developments remain to be detailed in the full article.

via TheTechPanda

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

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Ministry of I&B's WaveX signs MoU with FITT-IIT Delhi to boost innovation in broadcasting and entertainment

The Press Information Bureau reports that the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's WaveX initiative has signed a memorandum of understanding with FITT-IIT Delhi to foster innovation in the broadcasting and entertainment sectors. The collaboration aims to strengthen India's creative industries through research, development, and talent nurturing programmes, supporting the broader AVGC-XR ecosystem's growth trajectory.

via PIB

Saturday, 3 January 2026

AnimationComics

Winners of 'Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav' Creative Challenges Announced

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has announced winners of the 'Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav' Creative Challenges, a government initiative encouraging creative content creation. The challenge appears to support India's growing creative and animation sector by recognising talent across content categories. Details regarding specific winners, award categories, and prize structures were not specified in the official announcement.

via PIB

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

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India Hosts WAVES 2025 with 90+ Countries Participating in Global Initiative

The Press Information Bureau reports that India is hosting WAVES 2025, a pioneering initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that brings together over 90 countries. The event underscores India's role in advancing the audiovisual and media sectors on a global stage, potentially fostering international collaboration and partnerships for India's growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.

via PIB

Gaming

India's gaming industry outlook: where is the sector headed next?

IMARC Group examines the trajectory of India's gaming industry, analysing key growth drivers, market dynamics, and future opportunities for the sector. The report provides insights into emerging trends and potential directions for India's gaming landscape. This forward-looking analysis helps stakeholders understand the evolving opportunities and challenges shaping India's gaming market as it continues to expand and mature.

via IMARC Group

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Comics

Indian comic industry expands amid AI debates and readership shifts

AnimationXpress reports on the Indian comic industry's trajectory in 2025, highlighting expansion alongside emerging debates over artificial intelligence's role in content creation. The publication examines shifting readership trends affecting the sector, reflecting broader changes in how audiences consume comic content domestically. The piece captures key industry dynamics as creators and publishers navigate technological innovation and evolving consumer preferences within India's growing comics market.

via Animation Xpress

Monday, 29 December 2025

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Gaming

India's gaming economy to shift focus beyond player counts in 2026

Outlook Respawn reports that India's gaming sector is poised to evolve its metrics and success measures in 2026, moving beyond traditional player count benchmarks. The publication suggests the industry will increasingly emphasise deeper engagement metrics, monetisation strategies, and broader economic impact assessments. This reflects growing maturity within India's gaming landscape as stakeholders seek more sophisticated indicators of sector health and sustainability.

via Outlook Respawn

Friday, 26 December 2025

AnimationVFX

Assemblage Entertainment redefines visual storytelling in Indian animation and VFX

Animation Xpress reports on how Assemblage Entertainment is reshaping the landscape of Indian animation and VFX through intentional world-building approaches. The studio is leveraging innovative techniques to elevate visual storytelling standards within India's growing AVGC sector, contributing to the country's recognition as a hub for creative production and technical excellence in animation and visual effects.

via Animation Xpress

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Gaming

Regulation and esports recognition reshape India's gaming industry

Bestmediainfo reports on how regulatory changes and esports recognition have transformed India's gaming sector. The article examines the impact of government policies and formal acknowledgement of esports on the industry's evolution, highlighting how these developments have reshaped the competitive gaming landscape and business environment for gaming studios and operators operating in the country.

via bestmediainfo.com

VFX

Will VFX Industry Embrace Sora-Like Generative AI Tools?

Analytics India Magazine explores whether the VFX industry will adopt generative AI tools similar to OpenAI's Sora. The piece examines the technology's potential applications in visual effects production, industry readiness, and considerations around workflow integration and creative implications for VFX professionals.

via analyticsindiamag.com

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Gaming

India's gaming industry concludes 2025 after structural reset and realignment

Mobidictum reports that India's gaming sector has wrapped up 2025 following a year marked by structural changes and market realignment. The report reflects on shifts within the industry throughout the year, noting how the sector has undergone significant transitions. Details on specific areas of realignment and the nature of structural changes driving these shifts remain central to understanding the gaming landscape's evolution in India during this period.

via Mobidictum

Monday, 22 December 2025

Gaming

KRAFTON eyes global ambitions for Indian gaming IPs with Real Cricket

Fortune India reports that KRAFTON is pursuing international expansion opportunities leveraging Indian gaming intellectual properties, including the Real Cricket franchise. The development marks a strategic push by the South Korean gaming giant to establish Indian-developed titles in global markets, positioning homegrown gaming IPs as vehicles for international growth and revenue diversification beyond domestic audiences.

via Fortune India

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HKI Media partners with CM Yuva Yojana to establish 500 AVGC-XR studios in Uttar Pradesh

ANI News reports that HKI Media has partnered with the CM Yuva Yojana initiative to launch 500 AVGC-XR studios across Uttar Pradesh. The collaboration aims to expand the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sector infrastructure in the state, supporting studio establishment and development under the government-backed youth entrepreneurship scheme.

via ANI News

Gaming

India's gaming and esports industry poised for government recognition and global expansion

TheTechPanda reports on India's gaming and esports sector's trajectory into 2026, highlighting anticipated government recognition and growing international competitiveness. The article examines how India's gaming industry is gaining legitimacy through policy support whilst simultaneously achieving success on the global stage. This recognition could reshape the regulatory landscape and investment outlook for domestic studios and esports organisations competing internationally.

via TheTechPanda

Friday, 19 December 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Gaming

Gaming emerges as viable career path for Indian youth

BW Marketing World reports on the growing acceptance of gaming as a professional career option among Indian youth. The piece explores how the gaming industry is attracting talent in India, reflecting broader shifts in how young people view employment opportunities within the sector. This trend underscores the expanding economic significance of gaming within India's AVGC ecosystem and the sector's capacity to generate sustainable livelihoods for emerging talent pools across the country.

via BW Marketing World

Monday, 15 December 2025

Gaming

India's gaming sector navigates RMG ban and esports growth in 2025

Economic Times reports on India's gaming landscape in 2025, marked by regulatory shifts and competitive esports developments. The article examines how real-money gaming restrictions are reshaping the sector whilst esports continues to gain momentum. The piece traces the industry's trajectory through policy changes and competitive gaming achievements throughout the year.

via economictimes.com

Saturday, 13 December 2025

VFXAnimation

Indian VFX industry shows contrasts, consolidation and quiet resurgence in 2025

AnimationXpress reports on reflections from leading Indian VFX studios on the industry's trajectory in 2025. The publication highlights a year marked by contrasts, consolidation among firms, and signs of a quiet resurgence within the sector. The piece captures studio perspectives on challenges and opportunities shaping India's visual effects landscape amid evolving global production dynamics.

via Animation Xpress

Friday, 12 December 2025

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AVGC-XR sector holds significant potential for Andhra Pradesh youth, says RTIH CEO

The Hindu reports that the RTIH CEO has highlighted the substantial opportunities within the AVGC-XR sector for young professionals in Andhra Pradesh. The statement underscores the region's potential to develop a skilled workforce in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality segments, positioning the state as an emerging hub for creative talent within India's digital media landscape.

via The Hindu

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Gaming

2025 marks turning point for Indian esports sector

Sigma.world reports on how 2025 has emerged as a pivotal year for India's esports industry. The publication highlights key developments reshaping the competitive gaming landscape in the country, though specific details on policy changes, major tournaments, or industry milestones remain to be detailed in the full article. The piece suggests significant momentum building within India's gaming ecosystem.

via sigma.world

Animation

India's animation studios navigate challenges in 2025, prepare for transformation in 2026

Animation Xpress reports on how India's leading animation studios weathered a tumultuous 2025 and are positioning themselves for transformative growth in 2026. The industry-focused report examines the challenges studios faced during the past year and outlines strategic preparations for anticipated sectoral shifts. The piece highlights resilience and adaptive strategies among major Indian animation players as they prepare for upcoming opportunities and industry evolution.

via Animation Xpress

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

VFX

Beeble Studio launches SwitchLight 3.0 AI relighting tool for VFX professionals

Digital Studio India reports that Beeble Studio has launched SwitchLight 3.0, an on-premise 4K AI relighting solution designed for VFX studios. The tool enables relighting workflows without cloud dependency, addressing data security and latency concerns for visual effects production. The fully on-premises deployment model targets VFX studios seeking local control over their AI-powered relighting processes.

via Digital Studio India

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Creators and founders to share stage at Rajasthan DigiFest × TGS 2026

YourStory.com reports on the collaborative format of Rajasthan DigiFest × TGS 2026, where creators and founders will participate together. The event brings together digital content creators and entrepreneurial leaders on a shared platform, reflecting the growing convergence of creative talent and business leadership within India's digital and gaming sectors in Rajasthan.

via YourStory.com

Monday, 8 December 2025

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Filmmaker Kiran Rao joins AniMela Festival Board of Advisors

MediaNews4U reports that filmmaker Kiran Rao has joined the Board of Advisors for AniMela Festival, an AVGC–XR event. The appointment is said to bring new energy to the festival, which focuses on animation, visual effects, and extended reality sectors. Rao's involvement underscores growing filmmaker engagement with India's digital creative industries.

via MediaNews4U

Gaming

Krafton to invest Rs 1,800 crore in India over next 3-4 years

The Times of India reports that Korean gaming company Krafton plans to invest Rs 1,800 crore in India over the next three to four years. The investment underscores the company's commitment to expanding its presence in India's gaming sector. Krafton, known for titles like PUBG Mobile, is strengthening its footprint in one of the world's largest gaming markets by user base.

via The Times of India

Friday, 5 December 2025

GamingVFX

Are India's Gaming Studios Losing Talent to OTT and VFX?

Outlook Respawn examines whether India's gaming studios are experiencing talent attrition to the OTT and VFX sectors. The report explores the competitive dynamics within India's AVGC ecosystem, where professionals may be drawn to higher-paying or more established opportunities in content production and visual effects rather than game development. This trend could have significant implications for the growth trajectory of India's gaming industry.

via Outlook Respawn

Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023 completes stakeholder consultations

The Press Information Bureau reports that the government has completed stakeholder consultations on the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan stated the government believes in wide and extensive consultations. The bill aims to regulate broadcasting services in India and could impact content creation and distribution frameworks relevant to the AVGC-XR sector.

via PIB

Monday, 1 December 2025

Gaming

Industry body urges media to distinguish real-money gaming from gaming sector

IGN India reports that the Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association has called on media outlets to stop conflating real-money gaming (RMG) with the legitimate gaming industry. The association seeks clearer distinction in coverage to protect the sector's reputation and ensure accurate reporting on gaming development and publishing activities in India.

via IGN India

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Animation

Indian animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha enters Oscars 2026 race

Outlook Respawn reports that Indian animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha has been submitted for consideration in the Oscars 2026 awards. The film's entry into the Academy Awards marks a significant milestone for India's animation sector, showcasing homegrown animated content on the global stage. This submission underscores growing recognition of Indian animation studios' creative capabilities and international competitive standing.

via Outlook Respawn

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India's AVGC Policies: How States Compare to the National Vision

Outlook Respawn examines how India's various state-level AVGC (animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR) policies align with and differ from the national vision for the sector. The piece compares regulatory frameworks, incentives, and support mechanisms across states, offering insight into the fragmented landscape of India's audiovisual and digital content ecosystem at both state and central levels.

via Outlook Respawn

Friday, 28 November 2025

Gaming

Why gaming in India is looking up

The Hindu reports on India's gaming sector outlook. The article examines positive developments in the Indian gaming industry following regulatory changes regarding betting and gaming practices. The piece explores how the sector is positioned for growth and improved prospects moving forward.

via The Hindu