India’s gaming sector has evolved a lot over the past few years. As online platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Esports have risen tremendously, gamers have become highly affluent and well-known. As this is happening worldwide, this industry is estimated to rise in valuation of Rs.30,000 Cr by the end of 2025. The valuation of the gaming sector in the year 2021 was just Rs.13,600 Cr. and it’s been rising since then.
Now, let’s get into top Indian gamers who all have been adding wealth and popularity to the gaming community.
Top 10 Wealthiest Gamers In India
1] Triggered Insaan – $6.4 Million
Nishchay Malhan, commonly known as “Triggered Insaan”, has taken over the hearts of kids and adults alike. He is a well-known Indian YouTuber who posts hilarious skits, commentary videos, roasts, and narratives with more than 20 million subscribers.
2] Carryminati – $5 Million
Ajey Nagar, also known as “CarryMinati”, is one of the top gamers and YouTubers in India. He has over 30 Million subscribers on his main channel, where he posts roast and comedy videos.
3] Mortal- $4 Million
Naman Mathur, well-known as Mortal, has been popular for quite some time. He gained an enormous fan following through his impeccable gaming skills, which has made him one of the most successful streamers in India.
4] Lokesh Gamer- $3.6 Million
Lokesh Raj Singh, popularly known as Lokesh Gamer, is widely known for his live gaming videos from the game Free Fire. On his main channel, he does live streaming and posts gameplay clips and tactics shorts.
5] 8-bit Thug- $3.5 Million
Animesh Agarwal, commonly known as 8-bit Thug, is a well-known streamer who specialises in several game varieties. He has a huge fan following and partnerships due to his skilful gameplay and entertaining broadcasts.
6] Dynamo Gaming- $3 Million
Aaditya D. Sawant, also known as Dynamo Gaming, has used his cunning strategies, captivating gameplays, and audience participation to rise to fame.
7] Techno Gamerz- $2.5 Million
Ujjwal Chaurasia, better known as Techno Gamerz, manages a widely known YouTube channel in India. On his channel, he showcases his skills in games like Minecraft, PUBG Mobile, and GTA-5 and has gained significant fame.
8] Total Gaming- $2 Million
Total Gaming is a popular YouTube channel with over 39 Million subscribers, and Ajju Bhai posts his gameplay videos on games like COD Mobile, PUBG Mobile, GTA-5, and Free Fire.
9] Jonathan Gaming- $1.5 Million
Jonathan Gaming, or Jonathan Amaral, is considered one of the best BGMI pro players not only in India but globally. He competes for Godlike Esports with ClutchGod and Neyooo.
10] ScoutOp- $ 1.5 Million
Tanmay Singh, also known as ScoutOP, is a highly skilled gaming competitor for many pro players. He has won multiple Esports competitions and has earned recognition and money.
