Nazara Technologies
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From 6 stories, the newest dated 22 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026.
Nazara Technologies is an Indian gaming company. [1] source: IndianWeb2
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It has a wholly owned subsidiary, Smaaash Entertainment, and is the backer of Nodwin Gaming. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[3] source: ET Small Business Its expansion into UEFN-based game publishing and live experiences includes its first Fortnite build. [1] source: IndianWeb2
In August 2026, Inc42 reported that Nazara will acquire Bluetile Games and BestPlay for $303 million in fixed cash consideration, with $89 million payable at closing and $214 million payable in tranches by April 1, 2027. [4] source: Inc42 In September 2026, Nazara reduced its preferential equity issue to Rs 730.8 crore from Rs 733.5 crore after proposed investor Hugo Remy Gaston Blavin failed to submit listing-approval documents. [5] source: NDTV Profit The issue price is Rs 306 per share. [5] source: NDTV Profit On 22 September 2026, Nazara signed a loan agreement to provide up to ₹28 crore in unsecured funding to Smaaash Entertainment. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In September 2026, it published Bodycam UEFN, a free-to-play Fortnite adaptation with 3 multiplayer modes. [1] source: IndianWeb2 Nazara said it is integrating its latest acquisitions into Nodwin Gaming in the second quarter. [6] source: NDTV Profit Nodwin reported FY26 revenue of Rs 658 crore, up 25% from Rs 524 crore in FY25, and FY26 EBITDA of Rs 21 crore. [3] source: ET Small Business
Bluetile founder Raymond Stauffer will become Nazara's CEO and invest ₹583 crore. [4] source: Inc42 The CEO start date is September 1, 2026. [5] source: NDTV Profit In September 2026, Nodwin Gaming launched NODWIN Sports, with Gurbaksh Singh Virdi joining as vice president. [3] source: ET Small Business
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Who leads Nazara Technologies?
Raymond Stauffer, founder of Bluetile Games, will become CEO of Nazara Technologies and invest ₹583 crore. The CEO start date is September 1, 2026. [5] source: NDTV Profit[4] source: Inc42
What is Nazara Technologies' current strategy in India?
In August 2026, Nazara Technologies agreed to acquire Bluetile Games and BestPlay for $303 million. In September 2026, it cut its preferential issue to Rs 730.8 crore, extended a loan of up to ₹28 crore to Smaaash Entertainment, and published its first Fortnite build, Bodycam UEFN. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[1] source: IndianWeb2[5] source: NDTV Profit[4] source: Inc42