India, March 12 -- Bengaluru is set to strengthen its position as India's gaming hub with two major initiatives announced at GAFX 2025-an Esports & Gaming Summit and a Game Developers Conference.

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge shared the news on X, emphasizing the state's commitment to making gaming a key pillar of the digital economy.

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"The gaming industry in India is no longer on the sidelines-it's taking center stage. With our sector growing at 23 per cent annually and 590 million gamers nationwide, we are the world's largest gaming market. At the heart of this momentum is Bengaluru, home to the highest number of gaming start-...