“India is poised to be among the top gaming markets globally”: Jaganathan Chelliah, Senior Director, India, ME & Africa, Western Digital

sportskeeda.com:

There have been a lot of conversations surrounding the growth of gaming and Esports in India and South Asia. While some attribute the development solely to the mobile scene, there are others who feel that PC gaming is just as important, and the two platforms together will spearhead the market to reach greater heights in the near future.

Mr. Jaganathan Chelliah, Senior Director, India, ME & Africa, Western Digital, is one of many who feel that mobile and PC gaming complement each other in the nation's Esports market.

In a conversation with Abhishek Mallick of Sportskeeda Esports, he opens up about his thoughts on the current state of gaming in the region, the hopes surrounding the center's decision to set up an AVGC task force, and the role that Western Digital is playing to help catapult the growth of Esports in India.

Q. Sir, tell us a bit about your thoughts on the current state of the Indian Esports and video games industry, and where do you see it in the next couple of years?

Jaganathan Chelliah: With one of the world's youngest populations, India is poised to be among the top gaming markets globally. While the industry was already witnessing tremendous growth, this boost has been further propelled in the last two years, as users turn to multiplayer gaming as means to stay connected and entertained during lockdowns.

In addition to its gaining popularity and increasing social acceptance, the center's decision to set up an AVGC promotion task force would further fuel the growth of this industry rather exponentially.

With support from the government, this initiative would bring in massive opportunities for India’s youth and further help recognize gaming as a viable career option. Another catalyst to the growth of the Esports