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GamesKraft Layoffs

September 2025

GamesKraft announced a layoff affecting 120 employees in September 2025. The company operates in the Consumer sector.

People Affected

120

Announced Date

Sep 18, 2025

About

Gameskraft, a gaming startup in India's media and entertainment industry, has laid off 120 employees due to the recent legislation banning real-money gaming, which forced the company to halt operations and restructure. This difficult decision, announced in early 2025, was driven by the external regulatory environment, leaving the company with no choice but to part ways with staff despite their talent and dedication. The layoffs add to the company's challenges, including a previous platform pause and significant tax disputes. Gameskraft is providing support such as extended health insurance until March 2026 and wellness services until May 2026 for affected employees. This move reflects a broader trend of layoffs and business pivots across the Indian online gaming sector following the new law.