The growth that the esports industry has seen in India has been nothing less than remarkable and phenomenal. Over the last few years, the industry has seen a massive surge in participation from people. It won’t be wrong to say that esports in India have been one of the fastest growing fields, as it is driven by factors such as better internet access, affordable devices, and competitive gaming.
The young and tech-loving generation of the country comprises the major chunk of the industry in India. What started as regular games once over time became a full-fledged industry and it continues to attract new fans every day.
Over the years, several organisations have come up in India, and in this article, we will look at the top five esports organisations in India.
Top five esports organisations in India
As the esports industry started growing in India, it saw the emergence of several top teams that participated in both national and international tournaments. Let’s have a look at the five names that make up the top organisations in the esports industry in India.
S8UL Esports
Team S8UL is one of the most popular names in the Indian esports industry, and it was created when two gaming names SOUL and 8bit came together. The team is led by three popular names including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug), and Lokesh Jain (Goldy). The organisation competes in tournaments like COC (Clash of Clans), Clash Royale, and Free Fire Team. They have won several competitions including the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series, OneGame Pro Championship Season 1, and more.
Global Esports
Another leading organisation in the Indian esports sphere is Global Esports, which is based in Mumbai. The organisation came into existence in 2017 and it quickly became famous by signing some of the top players in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). The organisation has expanded its gaming interests by joining different games like BGMI, VALORANT, Free Fire, Pokemon Unite, and more.
Revenant Esports
Revenant Esports in India has done really well in the competitive gaming industry. They play several games on both mobile and PC including the likes of BGMI, Pokemon Unite, Brawl Stars, Counter-Strike, Free Fire, and Valorant. In the last six months, they have won more than $250k in prize money and participated in over 200 tournaments across the globe. In those 200 tournaments, they finished on the podium over 50 times.
Godlike Esports
The next big name in the Indian esports market is Godlike Esports, started by a famous player and streamer, Chetan ‘Kronten’ Chandagunde in 2018. The organisation is known for playing several games including PUBG Mobile (BGMI), Call of Duty Mobile, FIFA, New State Mobile Team, and Free Fire. In this year, they have won two consecutive titles, including the RA Esports-Champions Gala Season 1, and IQOO Pro Series to become the Most Valuable Player.
Orangutan Gaming Team
Organutan Gaming Team is another strong esports oragnisations in India, they started in 2021 and are now one of the most popular names in esports. The players participate in games like BGMI, Free Fire, and Valorant. The team has achieved significant success in Valorant and has won notable titles such as VALORANT Challengers 2023: South Asia Split 2, TEC Challenger Series 10, and Predator League 2024: India.