#FantasySports
is a legally recognized and constitutionally protected activity in India – completely distinct from betting or gambling. Know more about the legality of FS through this video & steer clear of illegal platforms masquerading as
#FantasySports
#FantasySports
is only 15 years old in India, but it has a rich history spanning many decades globally. Watch an engaging walkthrough of its history with
@joybhattacharj
Share the landmark matches for which you made your fantasy sports teams!
@Dream11
IFSG presents Stars of Tomorrow - a ground breaking initiative that is enabling young athletes to reach their full potential. This year, we've conducted a country wide search to discover incredible sporting talent. And soon, we'll be presenting them to you!
#StarsofTomorrow
Talent, determination, perseverance & practice. That's what makes our chosen athletes the true Stars of Tomorrow.! Every hurdle that came their way, every curve on the road - they overcame with grace & grit! This is their moment!
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
@D11_Foundation
Some special moments from a very special event! Achievers, leaders, sports personalities & of course, the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ were all there!
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
Anwar speaks about the
@GST_Council
meeting to discuss Group of Ministers' (GoM) report & it's recommendation to levy 28%
#GST
on
#onlinegaming
, and clubbing it with casinos 🎰 & race courses.
'I think there is going to be an adverse effect on the online gaming industry and the grey market will proliferate,' says our CEO
@anwarzs
on Business 360 show on
@CNBCTV18News
with
@ShereenBhan
.
'I think there is going to be an adverse effect on the online gaming industry and the grey market will proliferate'says,
@anwarzs
,
CEO,
@FIFS_Official
while discussing about
#GST
council's decision of levying 28%
#GST
on
#OnlineGaming
in the forthcoming
#GST
Council Meet.
.
@BoriaMajumdar
, our eminent panelists, is one of the most well-known faces in sports journalism in India. An alum of Oxford University, he co-wrote
@sachin_rt
's autobiography & contributes regularly to widely read publications in India & across the world.
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
Online gaming has matured in India. Numbers have grown & people are interested in multiple genres. Get the vital facts of the industry through IFSG’s Report 'The Evolving Landscape of Sports Gaming in India'. Download here:
India’s definitive study on the Sports Gaming industry is here! Download IFSG’s Report 'The Evolving Landscape of Sports Gaming in India' and learn everything that’s worth knowing about this growing sector. Click here:
FIFS on behalf of all its Fantasy Sports members strongly urges
@GoogleIndia
to allow Fantasy Sports Apps on the Play Store, as Fantasy Sports has been recognised by the Supreme Court of India as ‘Game of Skill’.
#IndianFantasySports
Thank you Shri
@Rajeev_GoI
for this strong interaction with diverse set of stakeholders and extending an unwavering support to the
#onlinegaming
industry. We're confident that under your dynamic leadership & guidance, this ☀️ sector will grow from strength to strength.
@GoI_MeitY
IFSG is committed to the cause of sports in India. Through several initiatives like Stars of Tomorrow, we aim to bring awareness, focus & investment into sports & sportspersons across the country.
Follow us as we embark upon this journey.
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
#StarsOfTomorrow
Dedicated mobile gamers are growing rapidly in India, with increments being observed across all genres. IFSG’s Report 'The Evolving Landscape of Sports Gaming in India' provides every insight that matters in the mobile gaming industry. Download here:
Practice, Perfect, Repeat. There are no shortcuts to becoming a world-beating champion. It’s not just about how good you are, but how long you can stay that way!
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
#StarsOfTomorrow
#IFSGSOT
Thank you
@GoI_MeitY
for the notification of the IT Rules for Online Gaming Intermediaries. We look forward to engaging with the Govt. as we build a strong roadmap for compliance with the Rules and further reinforce India’s tech-leadership.
@AshwiniVaishnaw
@Rajeev_GoI
We are excited to have Mr.
@harshjain85
, Co-Founder & CEO,
@Dream11
and
@DreamSportsHQ
at GamePlan 2020 - India’s 1st & Only Fantasy Sports conference.
Register to join us at GamePlan 2020 on 9th July for free:
#GamePlan2020
A momentous occasion for Sports Gaming in India!
@harshjain85
,
@nandankamath
, Mr. Ranjan Chatterjee and other dignitaries launch the first-ever report on the legal landscape of Fantasy Sports in India - ‘The Laws Relating to Fantasy Sports Games in India’.
#GamePlan2018
We are grateful to
@FinMinIndia
&
@IncomeTaxIndia
for accepting the industry’s appeal & ensuring a smooth transition to the new TDS regime for Online Gaming in the Finance Bill 2023. On behalf of our members, we commit to full compliance and building a world-class industry.
Professor Ratnakar Shetty is a well-respected
#cricket
administrator & former manager of the Indian Cricket Team. He has been a known proponent of college-level athletics & has consistently supported students aspiring for sporting careers.
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
@GoSportsVoices
He is the most recognised face in sports broadcasting in India. A true sports fanatic, let’s welcome our host for IFSG’s
#GamePlan2019
,
@gauravkapur
!
We are excited to have Mr. Dhiraj Malhotra- CEO,
@DelhiCapitals
at GamePlan 2020.
Come and join us to help co-create the future of Fantasy Sports together at GamePlan 2020 on 9th July.
You can register for free for GamePlan 2020 here:
#GamePlan2020
To discuss the
#UnionBudget2023
FIFS organized a virtual meeting that decoded the union budget. Vishal Krishnam, Partner
@PwC_IN
covered the details of the budget, especially the tax proposals which were attended by 54 members from FIFS.
#fifs
#pwc
#UnionBudget2023
Nandan Kamath is the founder of Law NK, one of India’s leading law firms in the field of Sports, Media, Technology and IPR Laws. Catch him at
#GamePlan2018
- India's 1st Annual Sports Gaming Conference on Feb 22 in Mumbai! Register now:
Discussion in
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
initiative was incredible! The panelists shared their experiences offering a great insight to the aspiring young athletes.
The GST Council meeting has provided much-needed clarity & certainty, with no repeat taxation on redeployment of winnings. Removal of all extant ambiguity will lead to a conducive environment for investments. However, it is a 350% additional GST burden on the industry & will have
This very responsive decision of GST Council n FM
@nsitharaman
ji to clarify that
✅️ GST wud be payable only on deposit
✅️Rates would be reviewed after 6 months
are good steps in evolving framework
that will
➡️ENCOURAGE / EXPAND permissible online gaming startups &
The
#Q2Roundtable
was a huge success! A big thank you to all the attendees for making it an evening full of ideas, sharing experiences and some really insightful discussions. Let's all work together towards creating a better, regulated and secure
#SportsGaming
industry.
Mounting a war against
#onlinegambling
&
#betting
, the
@MIB_India
today issued an advisory to print 🗞️, electronic 🎙️ & digital🧑💻
#media
to refrain from promoting such activities that pose significant financial & socio-economic risks for consumers.
Read⤵️
Curious to
#KnowMore
about growing sunshine 🌅 industry of
#FantasySports
❓
Watch 👀 & share this 🆕 fantastic video 🎥 put together by
@TheQuint
to find out 1️⃣0️⃣ important things before getting started in
#fantasy
#sports
.
Keep Playing!🎮
Read more ⤵️:
Partner | The fantasy sports industry has become a billion-dollar industry in India with over 12 crore active users. Here are 10 things that you must know about it.
@FIFS_Official
.
Our DG, FIFS
@joybhattacharj
and
@purohita87
Founder, Fantasy Akhada spoke on "How Fantasy Sports Enhances Sports Experience" at
@ficci_india
Turf 2022.
@RSubhayu
Sportskeeda moderated the discussion.
Read the full article here:
FIFS organized an expert session with Ms. Ranjana Adhikari, Partner
@IndusLaw
to provide a detailed explanation of the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 from
@GoI_MeitY
, FIFS DG
@joybhattacharj
moderated the session with over 50
GamePlan goes virtual! Save the date for the third edition of the most insightful Fantasy Sports Conference-GamePlan2020, scheduled for 9th July 2020, 10:45 AM onward. Stay tuned! Click to know more
The
#FantasySports
industry is projected to attain a revenue of Rs 25,240 crore by FY27, up from Rs 6,800 crore FY22 -
@DeloitteIndia
and FIFS Report. Read at
We thank Google for strictly adhering to its policies and safeguarding the interest of all Fantasy Sports operators - big or small. We are happy to see such strong moves by Google to reestablish a level playing field by removing any App that violates its policies.
We never asked for any action against anyone. We just asked for clarity from Google on what’s allowed on the Play Store for the Fantasy Sports industry.
@Paytm
is one of the pioneers of the Indian tech industry & we request
@Paytm
to join us & help build a stronger FS industry
Today,
#IFSGStarsOfTomorrow
enters the next stage of an incredible journey! Our President, John Loffhagen, shares his thoughts on this initiative.
@D11_Foundation
GamePlan 2020 will be going virtual! The 3rd edition of India's Only Fantasy Sports conference kicks off on 9th July at 10:45 AM.
Come join and help co-create the future of Fantasy Sports together.
Please register here for free:
#GamePlan2020
#GamePlan2018
witnessed the unveiling of "The Laws Relating to Fantasy Sports Games in India", a comprehensive report on the key legal and regulatory aspects of Fantasy Sports in India conducted by
@SportsLawIndia
. Download the report here:
In an exclusive interview with
@gauravl_ET
, IFSG Chairman
@harshjain85
and LawNK's Principal Lawyer
@nandankamath
talk about the rising popularity and legality of Fantasy Sports in India.
We welcome this academic report by Prof
@vishalmisra
@Columbia
& Devavrat Shah
@MIT
which concludes that the variance in skill level in fantasy sports is higher than in Mutual Fund. And hence luck plays a smaller part in fantasy success as compared to MF.
Thank you so much
@amitabhk87
sir. We will keep doing our best for the Online Fantasy Sports Gaming Industry (OFSG) in India and look forward to
@NITIAayog
's support and direction.
@startupindia
@PMOIndia
Delighted to meet the young, vibrant team of
@dream11
, India's newest Unicorn, and
@ifsg_official
. Great to see the successful application of technology, data, digital payments & governance in sports through this cutting edge disruptor. Wish them the very best
@bhavitsheth
We would like to thank
@Dream11
for joining us as the Gold sponsor for GamePlan2020.
This partnership will surely support & strengthen the fantasy sports industry in India.
#GamePlan2020
To know more click here
We are happy to share that Shri Bimal Julka has joined us as the new Chairman of FIFS. Under his leadership, we are sure to witness new strides towards reformations and standardization of the rapidly growing fantasy sports industry.
Dream Sports Foundation congratulates our
#StarsOfTomorrow
athlete Nethra Kumanan on becoming the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics.
We are extremely proud of her and wish her the best of luck in Tokyo.
@WeAreTeamIndia
#Tokyo2020