Shaping India’s Future
in AVGC-XR Industry

ABAI powers India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem through policy, talent, infrastructure.

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Advancing India’s
AVGC-XR Industry

ABAI advances policy, talent, infrastructure for AVGC-XR.

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Key Initiatives

ABAI initiatives strengthen every layer of AVGC–XR ecosystem, from talent to technology collaboration.

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Digital Art Center
(DAC)

AVGC Center of
Excellence

Industry Development
Programs

Upcoming Premier
Events

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20+ Years of Industry Leadership and Impact

Advancing India’s AVGC-XR Ecosystem.

ABAI brings together studios, colleges, government, and global partners to support and grow India’s AVGC-XR industry.

From shaping important policies to building talent and infrastructure, ABAI helps position Karnataka & India as key players on the global stage.

Highlights:

India’s AVGC-XR Industry Driving Creative Digital Innovation

A High-Growth Opportunity

Inside India’s Booming AVGC-XR Industry

232 Billion

India’s gaming industry size in 2024

103 Billion

Market size of India’s animation & VFX sector in 2024

316 Billion by 2027

Projected growth of India’s gaming industry

147 Billion by 2027

Expected expansion of the animation & VFX industry

488 Million Gamers

India’s total online gaming user base

2 Million Jobs

Projected AVGC-XR jobs growth over next decade

Driving Policy. Shaping the Industry.

ABAI has played a pivotal role in shaping the Karnataka AVGC-XR Policy, significantly contributing to the development of a strong ecosystem for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.

★ABAI TEAM ★

Meet Members

Mr. Biren Ghose

President

Mr. Ganesh Papanna

Vice-president

Mr. R K Chand

Secretary

Mr. Sushil Kumar Bhasin

Treasurer

Mr. Ajay Apparoop

Joint Secretary

Mr. B. S. Srinivas

Convenor

Mr. B N Vichar

Executive Committee Member

BHASKAR DUTT

Industry Events, Conferences and Networking Experiences

GAFX – Bengaluru

Karnataka’s flagship AVGC–XR event brings together global leaders, studios, and creators to drive innovation...

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WAFX (WAVES)

A premier national VFX competition under WAVES that identifies, nurtures, and showcases emerging creative...

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Powering the Ecosystem Together

ABAI collaborates with leading studios, academic institutions, technology providers and government bodies to build a robust and future-ready AVGC-XR ecosystem.