Krafton to Invest Rs 1,800 Crore in India Over the Next Four Years

• Krafton to invest about $200 million in India over 3-4 years
• Focus on acquisitions, expansion, and building global games from Bengaluru
• Company unaffected by India’s ban on real-money gaming

Krafton, the South Korean gaming company behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is set to deepen its commitment to India with a fresh investment plan worth around $200 million (Rs 1,800 crore) over the next three to four years. The company will channel this capital into acquiring Indian digital and tech startups, expanding its local operations, and developing global gaming titles from its Bengaluru center.

Sean Hyunil Sohn, Krafton India’s Managing Director, said the company remains unaffected by the government’s ban on online real-money gaming. According to him, the move could actually help the esports sector by bringing more structure and transparency. He added that the government’s intent to support esports is a positive sign for the industry’s long-term growth.

Krafton has already invested $200 million in India in recent years across 17 companies and funds. Its portfolio includes audio platform Kuku FM, hyperlocal app Shuru, Cashfree Payments, and mobile game maker Nautilus Mobile. Sohn said the company plans to continue investing at a similar pace, committing around $50 million each year.

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The company is also preparing to build global gaming IPs out of its Bengaluru office. To support this goal, Krafton plans to hire more developers and collaborate with external partners.

Sohn said the Indian market has matured significantly since 2020, with more companies now scaling faster and using AI to innovate. This makes India a strong hub for Krafton’s next phase of growth.

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