Opinion | How Modi Govt 3.0 Can Create A Conducive Environment For Online Gaming In India

Online games of skill can be fantastic learning tools to hone skills for strategising, group thinking, and collaborating. Representational image.

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The Centre aims to position India as a leading global hub for the online gaming industry, a sector with significant growth potential. However, a recent EY report highlights serious challenges, revealing that over half of India’s online gaming enterprises have seen their revenues fall or stagnate.  This follows with the imposition of 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the sector last year. The high GST rate, along with retroactive application, has placed a heavy financial burden on