Lakshya Digital Founder Manvendra Shukul inducted into IGDC 2026 Hall of Fame. Reading Time: 2 mins read New Delhi: Manvendra Shukul, Founder and Chairman of Lakshya Digital, has been honoured with the Hall of Fame Award at the 18th edition of the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2026, recognising his contributions to the growth of India's video games industry and his role in establishing Lakshya Digital as a globally recognised game art and animation studio. The conference is being held at the Chennai Trade Centre from October 28 to 31, 2026. The recognition acknowledges Shukul's more than three decades of experience in the video games and animation industry and his efforts in strengthening India's presence in the global gaming ecosystem. Shukul has played an instrumental role in building the country's gaming industry ecosystem. He co-founded the NASSCOM Gaming Forum and IGDC and serves on the board of the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI). He is also a founding board member of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), an initiative supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, FICCI and CII to strengthen India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector. Through these industry associations and institutional roles, Shukul has consistently advocated talent development, industry collaboration and greater opportunities for Indian game developers. Since founding Lakshya Digital in 2004, Shukul has led the company's growth from a six-member startup in Gurgaon into one of the world's leading game art and animation studios. With a global presence, the company has contributed to more than 175 AAA gaming titles, including Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Alan Wake II, Starfield, Street Fighter 6, FC 27, Assassin's Creed: Shadows and Forza Motorsport. Organised by GDAI, IGDC 2026 has brought together developers, publishers, investors and other industry stakeholders, with over 10,000 attendees and more than 90 speakers. This year's edition places particular emphasis on India's independent gaming ecosystem, featuring 60 Indian indie studios and facilitating connections between developers, investors and publishers. The conference also features the IGDC Playground, which opens to the public during the final two days of the event. IGDC continues to serve as a platform for strengthening India's game development ecosystem and connecting domestic talent with global industry opportunities.

Manvendra Shukul transitions from CEO to Chairman Emeritus at Lakshya Digital. Manvendra Shukul established Lakshya Digital in 2004 Lakshya Digital has announced a major leadership transition, marking the conclusion of Manvendra Shukul's tenure as Chief Executive Officer and the start of his new role as Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Non-Executive Director on the Board. In a statement shared on LinkedIn, the company recognised Shukul's contribution in building Lakshya Digital into one of the world's leading game art and animation studios. Shukul founded Lakshya Digital in 2004 with the vision of creating a strong video games ecosystem in India. Under his leadership, the company also deepened its standing within Keywords Studios, where he also serves as Country Head for India. While stepping away from day-to-day leadership responsibilities, Manvendra Shukul will remain actively involved in the company's next phase. In his new role, he will continue to offer strategic guidance and support to the leadership team. Lakshya Digital expressed gratitude for Shukul's contributions and added, "Beyond Lakshya, he will continue to champion the Indian video game industry and represent Lakshya and Keywords Studios as a global voice for the region."