India’s gaming scene is catching the world by storm, and this digital revolution is unstoppable.

First and foremost, India’s esports industry is exploding, with revenues predicted to reach $40 million in 2022 and $140 million by 2027. That’s a staggering 32% CAGR, women gamers outnumber males by 11.2 hours per week, compared to 10.2 hours for men.

“Gaming has emerged as one of the most engaging forms of entertainment today,” stated Amitabh Nagpal, Head of Startup Ecosystem, AWS India (Amazon Web Services India Pvt. Ltd.). “Startups are at the vanguard of the Indian gaming industry’s rapid expansion, and they leverage cloud technology to build, run, and grow their games.

AWS offers Indian gaming entrepreneurs the services and solutions they require to produce high-performance games in all categories. AWS is designed to assist gaming businesses in providing their consumers with a flawless gameplay experience by delivering single-digit millisecond latency. AWS helps Indian gaming businesses build and scale next-generation gaming experiences for millions of users worldwide by leveraging the cloud’s broadest and deepest capabilities.”

A whopping 80% prefer Indian-themed games, with 82% preferring games based on Indian mythology. According to the survey, the vast majority of gamers (98%) play on smartphones, with leisure being the most important reason for gaming. In terms of in-app purchases, 64% of paying gamers pay for additional material, with casual games being the most popular category.

Lumikai’s Founding General Partner, Justin Shriram Keeling, stated, “As India’s most active early-stage gaming investor, Lumikai’s mission is to shine a light on the sector’s opportunities.

Today, we’re releasing important findings from the most extensive study of Indian gamers ever conducted, which show a diversified market evolving quicker than predicted across key dimensions. Indians download more games than any other country on the planet, resulting in a slew of untapped consumer demand opportunities, such as a largely young, professional gamer category that is increasingly paying for in-app purchases, an untapped audience of female gamers, and a strong interest in games with Indian cultural resonance. It’s a wonderful moment to be developing for India’s diverse gaming demographics.”

The future of gaming in India appears to be brighter than ever. There is little doubt that India is becoming a global gaming powerhouse, with women leading the charge, esports expanding, and Indian themes taking centre stage.

Credit: TimesNow