Reliance Industries ventures into esports with BLAST
Reliance Industries and Denmark's BLAST Esports have joined forces to launch Jio BLAST eSports, aiming to host major gaming tournaments across India.
By combining Reliance's tech reach with BLAST's tournament know-how, they're planning to make JioGames the main hub for these events.
Jio BLAST eSports started as RISE Worldwide venture
Jio BLAST eSports started as a RISE Worldwide venture in April 2025, but after a ₹5 crore investment from BLAST (for 50 lakh shares), both companies now own half each.
This move was all about collaboration—no regulatory drama involved.
Joint venture aims to boost esports ecosystem in India
The joint venture promises everything from managing tournaments and marketing to helping sponsors and live broadcasts.
The goal? Level up India's esports ecosystem and give local players more chances to shine on the global stage.