Bhavit Sheth named chairman of IAMAI’s digital gaming committee; Google’s Nikhil Bansal appointed co-chair

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Bhavit Sheth, co-founder and COO of Dream Sports (Dream11), as chairman of its Digital Gaming Committee. Nikhil Bansal, industry head – gaming & eServices at Google, has been named co-chairman.

Sheth and Bansal take over from Bhavin Pandya, co-founder of Games24x7, who served as chairman, and Dilsher Malhi, founder and CEO of Zupee, along with Ankush Gera, co-founder and CEO of Junglee Games, who were co-chairs.

The IAMAI Digital Gaming Committee represents the interests of India’s expanding gaming ecosystem, comprising game developers, platforms, technology providers and service partners. The committee engages with policymakers, advocates for responsible gaming and works to enable sustainable sectoral growth.

Sheth brings experience in building one of India’s largest sports technology firms, while Bansal offers a global view on gaming trends, monetisation strategies and regulatory practices through his role at Google.

“It’s an honour to take on the role of Chairman of IAMAI’s Digital Gaming Committee,” said Sheth. “The sector has immense potential to drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute to the vision of Digital India. I look forward to working closely with industry peers and policymakers to promote responsible gaming and build a sustainable ecosystem that benefits players, creators, and the broader community.”

Bansal said, “I’m excited to join as Co-Chairman of IAMAI’s Digital Gaming Committee and collaborate with stakeholders to unlock new opportunities for growth. India’s gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, and by fostering dialogue, best practices, and innovation, we can help shape an inclusive and thriving industry that delivers great experiences for millions of gamers.”

IAMAI said it remains committed to supporting innovation and responsible growth in the digital gaming sector and expressed confidence in the new leadership’s ability to strengthen the committee’s role.

IAMAI is a not-for-profit industry body with over 600 members, including Indian and multinational companies and start-ups. It plays an active role in shaping India’s digital economy through policy advocacy, B2B events, research and consumer trust initiatives.