Nazara to Acquire Controlling Stake in Social Gaming Platform Bluetile and BestPlay for USD 100.3 million

M&A / JV 18 Mar 2026· $100.3 million (approx. ₹918 cr) · Announced· ✓ Verified

Nazara Technologies, a listed Indian gaming and esports company (BSE: NAZARA; NSE: NAZARA), announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Bluetile and BestPlay, both social gaming platforms. The all-cash transaction valued at USD 100.3 million (approximately INR 918 crores) positions Nazara to consolidate its presence in the casual and social gaming vertical, a segment complementary to its existing multiplayer, fantasy sports and esports operations. The acquisition expands Nazara's geographic footprint and diversifies its game titles and user demographics.

Why it mattersCross-border gaming M&A by an Indian gaming company requires coordination of foreign investment approvals (FIPB/DPIIT), Indian tax residency and CbCR compliance, and potential SEBI disclosure gating under Reg. 30 (LODR); the controlling-stake structure suggests earnout or deferred consideration mechanics typical in gaming roll-ups.
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SectorTechnology
Value$100.3 million (approx. ₹918 cr)
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