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Inside India's esports boom: Why leagues, careers and homegrown IP matter more than ever
Published 15 July 2026 ยท india
India has around 600 million gamers and one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets. But industry leaders believe the next challenge is no longer attracting
India has around 600 million gamers and one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets. But industry leaders believe the next challenge is no longer attracting players - it is building leagues, careers, intellectual property and businesses that can sustain long-term growth. As investment, regulation and e-cricket gather momentum, Indian esports finds itself at a defining moment in its evolution.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 4:54 PM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 5:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India has around 600 million gamers and one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets.
But industry leaders believe the next challenge is no longer attracting players - it is building leagues, careers, intellectual property and businesses that can sustain long-term growth.
As investment, regulation and e-cricket gather momentum, Indian esports finds itself at a defining moment in its evolution.