FUTURE OF ESPORTS IN

INDIA
By Rituja Kumari
 WHAT IS ESPORTS?
• eSports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from
different leagues or teams face off in the same games that are popular with at-home gamers.
• These gamers are watched and followed by millions of fans all over the world, who attend
live events or tune in on TV or online.
• Streaming services like Twitch,Youtube,Loco etc., allow viewers to watch as their favorite
gamers play in real time, and this is typically where popular gamers build up their fandoms.
 INTRODUCTION TO ESPORTS IN
INDIA:
• The growth of esports in India is driven by strong connectivity and the accessibility and
affordability of high-performance smartphones.
• India's smartphone users have grown dramatically over the years. 
• The growing demand for digital services, online entertainment, and communication has led
to the development of various apps like Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. All these have
paved the way for esports in India.
 INDIA’S STANDING IN ESPORTS SECTOR:

• The current net worth of the industry stands at INR 43.8 billion, according to the IFSG-
KPMG survey, which is expected to hit INR 118.8 billion by FY23.
• Esports market, India currently ranks 17th globally. The Indian esports market is
estimated to be worth $818 million, and is expanding rapidly despite the lack of structure.
• Nazara Technologies became India’s first gaming company to file for an IPO in early
2021.
 THE FUTURE OF ESPORTS IN INDIA:
The following are some of the main factors that will drive the sector’s growth in the coming
years:

• Live Streaming and Increased Viewership.

• Increase in Prize pool and Career Prospects.
• Esports in Education.
• Increased Mobile Usage.
MAJOR ORGANIZERS OF ESPORTS IN INDIA:
THANK YOU.