Score big in esports: Networks see potential

It is a world where crowd roars through the pixels of a screen rather the clamour of a stadium. In the digital era, the newer generation has been finding their sporting role models beyond the regular field, in virtual world. Probably also a reason why esports has become stable within the forthcoming Olympics besides the Asian Games. The total online gaming industry is expected to reach Rs 38, 800 crore mark by 2026, as per the recent FICCI-EY report. Of this esports and casual games market was valued at Rs 3800 crore in 2023 and is expected to reach Rs 4600 crore by the end of this year.