India’s Gaming Industry Calls for Tax Reforms and Policy Support Ahead of 2025 Union Budget
As the Indian gaming industry looks ahead to the 2025 Union Budget, industry leaders are calling for tax revisions and policy measures to sustain the sector’s rapid growth and global competitiveness. The online gaming industry, which has shown remarkable resilience despite regulatory challenges, is urging the government to reconsider its taxation policies, particularly the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed in 2023. Rethinking GST to Support GrowthAccording to Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), India’s online gaming industry has demonstrated impressive adaptability, reaching $3.8 billion in revenue in FY24 despite regulatory uncertainties and the implementation of the high GST rate. “In 2024, India’s online gaming industry has demonstrated remarkable resil...










