The Game Developers Association of India (GDAI), India’s apex gaming industry body, announces its first 21-member Governing Council, establishing comprehensive governance for a sector projected to reach $8 billion by 2030. The council unites leaders from game studios, publishers, platforms, esports, and tech enablers.
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GDAI Governing Council: Key Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Members | 21 industry leaders |
| Focus Areas | Policy advocacy, talent development, IP creation |
| Industry Target | $8 billion gaming sector by 2030 |
| Incubation Goal | 5,000 game start-ups |
| Student Impact | 25,000+ students choosing gaming careers |
| Key Members | Roby John (Supergaming), Akshat Rathee (NODWIN), Anuj Tandon (BITKRAFT) |
| Mission | Position India as global game development hub |
Governance Framework for Gaming Growth
The Governing Council serves as GDAI’s executive body for operational governance and policy advocacy, translating industry priorities into action across three critical pillars: policy engagement with government on taxation and IP protection, talent development through industry-ready skilling and structured apprenticeships, and ecosystem funding to enable studios creating original IP.
GDAI Chairperson Sridhar Muppidi states: “With the Governing Council in place, GDAI now has a strong leadership and execution engine. This structure translates industry priorities into action, enabling Indian studios to create and own original IP, scale globally, and position India as a competitive game development hub.”
Industry Leaders Driving Change
The 21-member council includes prominent figures: Roby John (Supergaming), Keerti Singh (Hitwicket), Dayanidhi MG (Electronic Arts), Deepak M V (Nazara Technologies), Akshat Rathee (NODWIN Gaming), and Anuj Tandon (BITKRAFT Ventures).
Akshat Rathee, NODWIN Gaming Managing Director, adds: “The time for gaming and esports to become true value creators in India’s interactive entertainment ecosystem is now. Through GDAI’s Governing Council, we’ll work with government and stakeholders to amplify young India’s voice.”
Global Perspective, Indian Potential
Oliver Jones, Welsh founder of Moonfrog Labs, emphasizes: “I came to India for the talent and stayed for the potential. Indian game developers compete with anyone globally. Through the Council, we’ll remove barriers—infrastructure, investment, policy—preventing them from realizing that potential.”
Investor Confidence and IP Protection
Anuj Tandon, BITKRAFT Ventures Partner, highlights investment focus: “The Indian gaming market is one of the world’s largest consumer markets. As Council members, we’ll shape frameworks giving investor confidence—clear regulations, IP protection, ease of doing business—making global capital flow to Indian gaming companies building world-class products.”
Complete 21-Member Council
Akshat Rathee, Anando Banerjee, Anuj Tandon, Dayanidhi MG, Deepak Gurijala, Deepak M V, Harish Chengaiah, Imtiaz Hussain, Joseph Kim, Kartik Prabhakara, Keerti Singh, Kinshuk Sunil, Mario Royston, Nikhil Chandran, Oliver Jones, Roby John, Shiva Nandy, Tanay Tayal, Vaibhav Chavan, Yadu Rajiv, and Chairperson Sridhar Muppidi.
GDAI’s Mission and Impact
GDAI unites game developers nationwide into one shared ecosystem, supporting the journey from individual talent to strong studios with global market access. Current initiatives include incubating 5,000 game start-ups and impacting 25,000+ students choosing gaming careers while advocating for policy frameworks positioning India as a global game development hub.
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FAQs
What is GDAI’s Governing Council responsible for?
Executive governance, policy advocacy, talent development, and ecosystem funding to enable Indian studios creating original IP globally.
How big is India’s gaming sector expected to become?
India’s gaming ecosystem is projected to reach approximately $8 billion by 2030.
