Gaming
Dolby Atmos brings immersive audio to Battlegrounds Mobile India
Mumbai: Krafton, the makers of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Dolby Laboratories have announced that Dolby Atmos immersive audio is now available in BGMI Arena or Team Death match mode, placing life-like sound at the forefront of the gaming experience. With this collaboration, Indian consumers with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android mobile devices will be able to experience BGMI in Dolby Atmos, allowing mobile players to love their favorite game even more with Dolby.
Krafton India’s head of business development Seddharth Merrotra said, “Sound is a transformative element in mobile gaming, and we are absolutely thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience to BGMI. Dolby Atmos will significantly boost the gaming experience, offering players much deeper engagement. At Krafton, our passion for pushing the limits of mobile gaming drives us to explore and integrate the latest innovations. We are excited to see our players’ reaction and look forward to delivering more such experiences in the future.”
“We are thrilled to bring Dolby Atmos immersive audio to BGMI, one of the most popular mobile games in India,” said Dolby Laboratories director marketing – India, Sameer Seth. “Dolby Atmos places the player in the center of the action as combat sounds come alive, immersing them into the game-world and enabling pick up of the subtle surrounding details, which provides a competitive advantage. Our collaboration with Krafton and device makers like Xiaomi ensures consumers with easy and seamless access to this fantastic Dolby Atmos gaming experience on their mobile devices.”
Xiaomi India CMO Anuj Sharma expressed his views on the mobile gaming experience, “Gaming has become a significant passion for the Indian audience, with consumers now seeking immersive, true-to-life experiences on their smartphones. Xiaomi is excited to partner with Dolby and Krafton to elevate the mobile gaming experience to new heights. By integrating Dolby Atmos into BGMI on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, we’re bringing gamers closer to the action, making every moment more vivid and thrilling than ever before.”
Sound is essential in gaming, and Battlegrounds Mobile India enhances its audio with Dolby Atmos. This technology allows players to hear the battlefield with clear detail and detect crucial sounds, such as footsteps from nearby opponents, with precision. Dolby Atmos creates immersive soundscapes, making each match in Battlegrounds Mobile India a highly realistic gaming experience.
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.
