
Real-money gaming ban may hit payment, regtech businesses hard
Published on: Aug. 22, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: Economic Times
India's ban on real-money gaming is poised to significantly impact the fintech sector, potentially causing a monthly loss of Rs 20,000-30,000 crore in transaction volumes for digital payment companies. Regulatory technology startups providing customer verification services may also see business decline as gaming platforms scale back KYC processes.