Complete overview of the iQOO KRAFTON India Awards 2025

01-09 21:08

Here's a complete overview of the KRAFTON India Awards 2025 — one of the biggest moments for the Indian gaming ecosystem this year:

🏆 What Are the KRAFTON India Awards 2025?

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The KRAFTON India Awards 2025 is a brand-new, institutional awards platform launched by KRAFTON India to celebrate excellence across the Indian gaming industry. It recognizes creators, esports athletes, developers, media professionals, community builders, and social impact contributors who shaped gaming in 2025.

This is the first edition of the awards, marking a major milestone for gaming and esports recognition in India.

📅 Event Details

Date: January 9, 2026
Location: JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai 🇮🇳
Hosted By: KRAFTON India
Presented By: iQOO
Co-powered By: Flipkart
Format: Invite-only show with live streaming (e.g., on YouTube and BGMI)

🎖️ Awards Categories

The awards span 14 categories across multiple pillars of the gaming ecosystem. These include:

Favourite Creator Female — Fan Choice - Payal Gaming

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Favourite Creator Male — Fan Choice - Jonathan Gaming

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Rising Creator of the year - Admino

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Best Content Creator of the year Female - Payal Gaming

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Best Content Creator of the year Male - Joker ki Haveli

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Best Esport Player of the year Fan Choice - Jonathan Gaming

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Best Esports Commentator of the Year English - Nekrou

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Best Esports Commentator of the Year Hindi - Ankibot

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Best Rookie Esports Athlete of the Year - Devotee

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Best Esports Host of the Year - Rohit Varghese

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Best IGL (In-Game Leader) of the Year - Aaru Gaming

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Esport Team of the Year - iQOO Orangutan

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Esport Player of the Year - Levi

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Influencer of the year - Jonathan Gaming

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🎯 Significance for Indian Gaming

This awards platform is KRAFTON India's first institutional effort to formally honor gaming accomplishments.
It brings together top creators, pro players, broadcasters, developers, and community champions on a national stage.
Seen as a key new fixture in India's esports and content calendar, it reflects how gaming culture is rapidly becoming mainstream.

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