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NODWIN Gaming launches NODWIN Sports division
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- Date
- Company
- NODWIN Gaming
- What it does
- Gaming and esports company
- Kind
- Launch
- Founded
- 2014
What they do
NODWIN Gaming is a gaming and esports company founded in 2014
What happened
It announced NODWIN Sports, a new division for mainstream sports, and appointed Gurbaksh Singh Virdi as Vice President
Why it matters
The division will create original sports properties and advise institutions, leveraging NODWIN's content and production capabilities
The details
- NODWIN Gaming announced NODWIN Sports, a new division focused on mainstream sports.
- NODWIN Sports will focus on new-age sports and mass-participation intellectual properties (IPs).
- It will offer sports advisory, strategic partnerships, and white-label execution services.
- The division will create original sports properties and advise institutions.
- It will facilitate brand and media partnerships and provide end-to-end production.
- Gurbaksh Singh Virdi was appointed Vice President of NODWIN Sports.
- NODWIN Sports will leverage NODWIN Gaming's content, production, partnerships, and community engagement capabilities.
- The division targets the Global South sports ecosystem.
The bigger picture
- NODWIN Gaming is a subsidiary of publicly traded Nazara Technologies.
- The company reported FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 658 crore, up ~25% from Rs 524 crore in FY25.
- It turned EBITDA positive in FY26 at Rs 21 crore, compared to a loss of Rs 14 crore in FY25.
- NODWIN Gaming's portfolio includes BGMI Masters Series (BGMS), Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender, and VCSA.
About the business
- NODWIN Gaming is a gaming and esports company founded in 2014.
- It creates and manages esports tournaments and events like BGMI Masters Series (BGMS).
- It also owns Comic Con India and NH7 Weekender music festival.
- The company generates revenue from event production, sponsorships, and media rights.
- It operates primarily in India and the Global South.
- NODWIN Gaming reported FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 658 crore and EBITDA of Rs 21 crore.
- Its investors include Nazara Technologies, Krafton, Sony Group Corporation, and JetSynthesys.
Investors
- Nazara Technologies (existing) — Publicly traded gaming company and parent of NODWIN Gaming.
- Krafton (existing) — South Korean video game company, publisher of PUBG.
- Sony Group Corporation (existing) — Japanese multinational conglomerate.
- JetSynthesys (existing) — Indian digital entertainment and technology company.
Founders
- Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director
- Gautam Virk, Co-founder
- Gurbaksh Singh Virdi, Vice President, NODWIN Sports
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