New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

2023-09-18 08:16

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

Charanjot Singh plays football professionally, only he doesn't wear a pair of boots and run around on a pitch.

The 20-year-old instead earns a living playing football computer games, including the tournaments organised by the electronic sports (esports) division of football world governing body...