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AA Gaming launches AA Play: India’s ultimate all-in-one gaming platform
Mumbai: AA Gaming launches AA Play, a revolutionary gaming and esports platform designed for gamers across India. The app brings together esports tournaments, community building, and digital commerce, all in one place, offering a comprehensive solution to the growing needs of the gaming ecosystem.
Developed by industry veterans, AA Play is crafted to cater to hardcore and mid-core skill-based gamers. The app will offer exciting competitions, foster connections among players, and eventually support an in-app marketplace, reshaping how gamers in India engage with each other and with games.
At launch, the app focuses on two core areas:
1. Tournaments: AA Play will provide free esports tournaments, giving players a chance to compete and win big. Aspiring esports athletes can now find regular competitions across various titles, helping them hone their skills and potentially go pro.
2. Community Building: Players can form or join communities, connecting with like-minded individuals for collaboration, meetups, and shared experiences.
A digital marketplace is planned for future updates, where gamers can purchase gaming merchandise and in-game items through a secure, user-friendly digital wallet, further enhancing the seamless gaming experience.
AA Gaming, founder and CEO, Akash Dhangar expressed his enthusiasm: “With AA Play, we are gearing up to revolutionize the gaming experience, bringing everything a gamer needs—competing, connecting, and shopping – into one exciting platform! As India’s gaming industry explodes, we’re thrilled to be at the forefront, offering a one-stop solution that puts the power in players’ hands. In the past, we focused on third-party and white-label B2B services, but this app marks a bold turning point. We’re making a giant leap towards a direct-to-consumer model, opening up incredible opportunities for innovation and new revenue streams. This is our vision for a super app that unites all things gaming in one place.”
India’s gaming industry is rapidly growing, with projections estimating it will reach a value of $1.4 billion by 2028. By then, India is expected to surpass China in the number of gamers, with a total of 730.7 million players. AA Play launches at a pivotal time to engage both new and returning gamers, contributing to the booming Indian gaming ecosystem.
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
