Nazara Technologies plans ₹733.5 crore preferential issue to fund gaming growth

Mumbai-based Nazara Technologies plans to raise ₹733.5 crore through a preferential equity issue involving Bluetile Games and BestPlay Systems leaders. The proceeds are earmarked for acquisitions, gaming-business expansion, owned IP and AI-enabled game-development capabilities, subject to approvals.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 15:50 IST · Source IndianWeb2 · Updated

Nazara Technologies plans to raise ₹733.5 crore through a preferential equity issue to Bluetile Games and BestPlay Systems founders and leaders. Proceeds will fund acquisitions, gaming-business growth, owned IP and AI-enabled game-development capabilities.

Why this matters

The proposed fundraise follows recent signals that Nazara approved a ₹733.5 crore preferential issue and that its incoming CEO is set to hold a 4.67% stake, after the company reported an ₹82.5 crore Q1 loss.

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