Inside India's esports boom: Why leagues, careers and homegrown IP matter more than ever

India has around 600 million gamers and one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets. But industry leaders believe the next challenge is no longer attracting players - it is building leagues, careers, intellectual property and businesses that can sustain long-term growth. As investment, regulation and e-cricket gather momentum, Indian esports finds itself at a defining moment in its evolution.

By VINEET RAMAKRISHNAN