The Indian Game Publishers & Developers Association (IGPDA) has been launched to unify developers, publishers, and industry stakeholders under a single umbrella. The move comes shortly after India passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans money-based gaming while encouraging esports and original game development.
The IGPDA brings together both game creators and supporting partners, with a membership model split into two tiers: Primary members include studios, publishers, and platforms, while Partner members cover academia, investors, and technology providers.
The organisation’s stated objectives include:
- Advocacy around regulation and policy
- Training, mentorship, and job placement
- Support for IP creation and funding access
- Esports ecosystem development
- Infrastructure and tooling support
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Eight Indian studios are building on a global scale:
- Nazara Technologies (World Cricket Championship)
- Gametion (Ludo King)
- nCore Games (FAU-G: Domination)
- Reliance Games (WWE Mayhem, Little Singham)
- SuperGaming (Indus Battle Royale)
- Tara Gaming (The Age of Bhaarat)
- underDOGS Studio (Mukti)
- Aeos Games (Unleash The Avatar)
- Dot9 Games (Apna Games, FAU-G: Domination)
Maharashtra Partnership
The association has proposed a partnership with Maharashtra state, positioning Mumbai as India’s first gaming hub. Kaustubh Dhavse, Chief Advisor (Investments & Strategy) to the state’s Chief Minister, welcomed the move, saying it aligns with the government’s push for technology-led investment and infrastructure.
Founding members said the IGPDA is intended to give Indian game developers a unified voice in a fast-changing industry.
- Vishal Gondal (nCore Games) described the association as a first step in establishing collective representation.
- Nitish Mittersain (Nazara Technologies) said it aligns with the company’s “IP-led growth mission.”
- Amit Khanduja (Reliance Games) pointed to opportunities for “Make-in-India” games to compete globally.
- Roby John (SuperGaming) argued Indian studios are ready to create culturally resonant games that can scale worldwide.
Next Steps
The IGPDA plans to host its first event in Mumbai later this year, bringing together developers, investors, and policymakers for discussions on funding, distribution, and global market access.
The association’s formation signals a shift away from India’s reliance on real-money gaming and toward building sustainable, export-ready IP rooted in Indian culture and talent.
