The pitch decks keep landing on venture capital desks with the same breathless promise: India’s gaming market will hit $8 billion by 2027, driven by 450 million gamers hungry for digital entertainment. But behind the hockey-stick projections and user engagement metrics lies a more complex reality that separates genuine investment opportunities from overhyped fantasy numbers. […]
The numbers sound impressive until you realize what they actually mean. India’s EV market races toward 80 million vehicles by 2030, with lithium-ion battery demand jumping from 15 GWh in 2024 to 127 GWh by decade’s end. But here’s the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to discuss: this electrification success story creates an unprecedented waste crisis
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The announcement came quietly, buried in regulatory documents most gaming executives would normally ignore. But when the Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association officially formed in early 2025, it marked the end of India’s wild west gaming era. No longer would the country’s $3.7 billion gaming industry operate in regulatory limbo while lawmakers struggled to
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The question isn’t whether India needs green hydrogen—it’s whether the country can deliver on its ambitious promises without repeating past renewable energy missteps. While government officials tout $2.4 billion investments and 5 million metric tons of annual production by 2030, ground reality reveals a familiar pattern: bold announcements, modest execution, and persistent cost challenges that
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India’s electric vehicle revolution looks impressive on paper—1.96 million EV registered in fiscal 2024-25 represents a solid 17% increase over the previous year. But dig deeper into the numbers, and a more complex story emerges about infrastructure challenges threatening to derail this momentum. As one YouTube channel analyst recently observed, “India’s EV dream is real,
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“In India, you won’t find fewer than five hyper-casual games on anyone’s phone—these titles are our everyday escape, snack-sized entertainment for a country on the move.” This observation from a GameTout channel episode captures the reality of India’s gaming landscape perfectly. The country’s 500-million-strong gaming audience increasingly gravitates toward hyper-casual titles that seem deceptively simple
India’s gaming industry stands at the threshold of unprecedented transformation, but the real action isn’t happening where you’d expect. While Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru grab headlines, the genuine revolution unfolds in places like Surat, Kochi, and Rajkot. These Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities have become the unexpected powerhouses driving India’s march toward a $10 billion gaming
“Esports really became the next career for the next generation?” The question haunting every Indian parent watching their teenager spend hours perfecting gaming skills isn’t about entertainment anymore—it’s about economic viability. Is Esports actually gonna remain as an expensive hobby disguised as a professional ambition? Or does it actually have a huge potential? The numbers
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