Can India create the world's next gaming franchise?

Grant Thornton Bharat’s ‘Beyond the Screen’ is a podcast series decoding the forces shaping the media, entertainment, and AVGC-XR ecosystem. It features conversations with industry leaders on the business, talent, technology, and policy developments influencing the industry’s future.

What if India’s next big gaming opportunity lies not in playing the game, but in owning the IP?

In the fifth episode of our 'Beyond the Screen' podcast series, Devhuti Bakshi, Executive Director, E-Gaming Federation, shares her perspective with Ananay Jain, Partner and Media Industry Expert, Grant Thornton Bharat, on what it will take for India to build globally recognised gaming franchises as the industry rethinks business models and the AVGC-XR ecosystem continues to grow.

Key insights

• Why original gaming IP could drive India’s next phase of growth.
• How gaming businesses can move beyond real-money gaming.
• Why regulatory clarity matters for the industry.
• What it will take to build a stronger AVGC-XR talent pipeline.
• How India can build gaming franchises for global audiences.

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