In financial year 2021, the revenue of the eSports industry in India was around 2.5 billion Indian rupees. Streaming revenues accounted for a major share of that year's revenue earnings. Forecasts predicted that in 2025, the revenue would peak to 11 billion Indian rupees, with a viewership of 85 million viewers across 20 different eSports streaming platforms.
Indian eSports market exhibits tremendous potential
Industry experts foresee a bright future for the eSports segment in India despite its relatively small share in the online gaming sector so far. This has been attributed to a growing interest in playing and watching eSports as well as an increase in investments in eSports companies. Battlegrounds Mobile India and Garena Free Fire featured among the most popular eSports games in 2021.
Increased participation in eSports championships
With a growing awareness of eSports as more than just online gaming, India encouraged both the hosting of and participation in various eSports events. The number of eSports teams and players was projected to continue increasing, spurred on by the country’s aim to also participate in the eSports segment of the Asian Games in 2022.
Revenue of eSports across India in financial year 2021, with estimates up till 2025, by category
(in billion Indian rupees)
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EY. (June 28, 2021). Revenue of eSports across India in financial year 2021, with estimates up till 2025, by category (in billion Indian rupees) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263250/india-esports-revenue-by-category/
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