SEPC and WinZO Join Hands to Take Indian Games Global
- SEPC and WinZO sign three-year MoU to promote Indian gaming IP and technology exports.
- Initiatives include startup support, funding, talent development, and global exposure through events like Gamescom.
- Indian gaming sector growth: USD 3.7B in 2024, projected USD 9.1B by 2029, with 1,888 startups and $3B FDI in five years.
The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with online gaming platform WinZO to promote the export of technology and intellectual property (IP) from India’s gaming industry.
The partnership aims to position India as a key exporter of ‘Made in India’ games and increase the country’s share in the global gaming market, valued at USD 300 billion, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
Under the agreement, SEPC, established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and WinZO will undertake initiatives addressing challenges faced by game developers, including startup incubation, funding, monetisation, and talent development.
A central part of the collaboration involves taking Indian game developers to international events, beginning with the India Pavilion at Gamescom in Germany this month. “This initiative will have a profound impact on game developers, empowering them with new opportunities, resources, and a global platform to showcase their creativity and innovation,” said SEPC Chairman Karan Rathore.
The partnership will also leverage WinZO’s Global Centre of Excellence (GCoE), set up in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), to promote Indian gaming IP in global markets and attract foreign investment.
According to the India Gaming Report 2025, India accounts for nearly 20 per cent of the world’s gaming user base and 15.1 percent of global gaming app downloads. The Indian gaming sector, valued at USD 3.7 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 9.1 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 19.6 percent. Over the past five years, India has attracted almost USD 3 billion in foreign direct investment in gaming and is home to 1,888 gaming startups.
This partnership marks a significant step toward making India a global hub for gaming innovation and exports.
