At Waves 2025 in Mumbai, Primus Partners and the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) released a research paper titled “India’s US$9.2 Billion Gaming Boom: Powered by 591 Million Players and AI”, highlighting how AI is transforming India’s burgeoning gaming industry. With over 1,900 companies and a large talent pool, India is emerging as a global hub for AI-driven gaming innovation, though challenges like funding, skills shortage, and ethical concerns persist. The report calls for responsible AI integration, strategic upskilling, and policy support to unlock the industry's full potential.