India, May 20 -- Nazara Technologies today said it has received board's approval to acquire London-based Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd (Curve Games) for INR 248 Cr in an all-cash deal.

"The board granted in-principle approval to Nazara Technologies UK Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for the proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd from Catalis Limited for an aggregate consideration not exceeding £21.7 Mn (around INR 248 Cr)," Nazara said in an exchange filing.

Nazara's chief executive and joint managing director Nitish Mittersain told Inc42, "The agreement is signed, the board has approved and the deal will close in 10 working days from now."

With this acquisition, Nazara aims t...