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Krafton to deepen bet on India's booming gaming market; eyes talent, ecosystem expansion - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12h ago

Krafton to deepen bet on India's booming gaming market; eyes talent, ecosystem expansion - The Economic Times

Krafton, the South Korean gaming company known for Battlegrounds Mobile India, highlights India as a critical market, among its top five globally by revenue and top three by user numbers. CEO Sean Sohn emphasizes Krafton's commitment to investing in India's gaming ecosystem and nurturing local talent. With over $200 million already invested since 2021 and more to come, Krafton aims to support the country’s growing gaming industry and develop a robust talent pool.

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