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Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast is your window into policy, tax, and regulatory developments. Each episode features expert perspectives on issues that matter to businesses, individuals, and the wider economy.

India’s new online gaming rules introduce a unified classification and central oversight, shifting regulation to money flows and forcing a reset of business models across the sector.

India is entering a transformative era in digital gaming with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.

Eight years since its launch, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has proven itself to be one of the most transformative reforms in India’s fiscal history.

Online gaming in India is experiencing an exponential rise, transforming from a niche hobby into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse.

Microtransactions have become a cornerstone of the social gaming experience, transforming how players engage with virtual worlds.

Discover the role of ethical gaming in fostering a safe and vibrant Bharat with insights from Grant Thornton Bharat. Explore strategies and industry trends.

This article discusses the rapid growth of the gaming industry in India and recent developments, including 28% GST levy on online gaming. It examines the distinction between games of skill and games of chance, the impact of the proposed GST amendment on players and the gaming industry, and a comparison with global taxation models.

Shalabh Saxena discusses the recent amendments made to the Intermediary Guidelines and Media Ethics Code for the online gaming industry and addresses concerns related to betting, age-rating, among other things.