India's digital gaming market to hit $4.3 billion by 2030
India's digital gaming market is on track to jump from $1.9 billion in 2025 to $4.3 billion by 2030, even with a real-money gaming ban coming in 2025.
Interactive media and gaming together could hit $7.8 billion, making up most of India's digital entertainment scene.
In-app purchases will drive growth
With so many young, smartphone-loving gamers, India's seeing a huge shift toward interactive content and games that users are increasingly willing to spend on.
By 2030, in-app purchases could make up two-thirds of all gaming revenue—up from less than half today—as midcore and hybrid casual games take over.
Plus, with 500+ new startups popping up in the past five years, there's no shortage of creativity.
Esports are also on the rise
Esports here are set to grow more than threefold to $132 million by 2030 as the market matures and more people pay directly for what they love.
That means more chances for developers, investors, and platforms—and a bigger role for gaming in India's economy overall.