Top 10 Highest-Paid Esports Players in India (2025 Ranking)

Published On: November 16, 2025

Jonathan Amaral - highest paid esports player in India 2025

Players like Jonathan Amaral were instrumental in establishing esports as a viable career. He is one of the first Indian to make a brand out of himself and make money. In November 2025, the sector had over 500 million gamers, and the FICCI predicted a market value over $2 billion by 2026.

To understand how Indian esports player earn, aspiring professionals should study the mix of prize money, sponsorships, and digital revenue. We’ve estimated how much esports players will earn in 2025. We calculated figures using verified prize money, streaming income, and sponsorships.

Top 10 Highest-Paid Esports Players in India

Here’s our list of India’s top-earning esports players, focusing on 2025. Every profile has a bio, earnings, and accomplishments. Check the comparison table for a quick overview.

Rank	Player	Primary Game	Prize Money (USD)	Est. Total Earnings (₹ Cr)	Team
1	Jonathan Amaral	BGMI	$83,448	20	GodLike Esports
2	Naman “Mortal” Mathur	BGMI/Streams	$55,464	16	Team Soul
3	Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh	BGMI/Valorant	$57,698	16	Wyld Fangs
4	Ammar “Destro” Khan	BGMI	$92,201	12	Gods Reign
5	Vivek “ClutchGod” Horo	BGMI	$80,119	8	Madkings Esports
6	Parth “DeltaPG” Garg	BGMI	$81,667	7.5	Gods Reign
7	Justin Nadar	BGMI	$73,965	6.5	Gods Reign
8	Nakul “NakuL” Sharma	BGMI	$70,773	6	Team Soul
9	Saloni “Meow16k” Pawar	Valorant	$5,000+	4	Asterisk Women
10	Rohan “Hydra” Ledwani	CS2/Valorant	$50,000	3.5	Gods Reign

1. Jonathan Amaral (BGMI) – ₹20 Cr Annual

In the 2025 Battlegrounds Mobile India Series finals, Jonathan Jude Amaral, the 23-year-old Mumbai player, earned MVP honors with his perfect assault rifle skills (source). Winning $20,000, this moment highlighted his aggressive style, leading to the “Demon King” title.

The victory, worth $20,000, perfectly showed his aggressive style, which has earned him the nickname “Demon King.”As a key player for GodLike Esports, his 2025 success helped push his total career earnings to $83,448.

Away from the fight, YouTube brings in ₹5–7 lakhs each month, plus ₹50 lakhs annually from Red Bull. Jonathan’s blend of skill and charm earns him ₹20 crores annually, making him India’s top BGMI player, and a role model.

2. Naman “Mortal” Mathur (BGMI/Streams) – ₹16 Cr Annual

Naman Mathur’s journey is a lesson in change, from playing PUBG Mobile in Ahmedabad to co-founding the S8UL esports empire. At 28, “Mortal” captivated audiences and was nominated for Streamer of the Decade (source).

He has earned $55,464 from 13 tournaments. But he makes even more money online, earning an estimated ₹35–45 lakhs per month from his 10 million YouTube followers through ads, donations, and brand deals.

In 2025, Mortal earned ₹16 crores. His journey from a struggling pro player to a famous icon shows how competitive gaming and online content have grown together, and suggests that scouts should look for players who can do both.

3. Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh (Valorant/Streams) – ₹16 Cr Annual

ScoutOP is one of India’s best sniper players in shooting games like BGMI and Valorant. After a successful career, Scout retired from full-time competition in late 2025. He earned $57,698 from 22 events, including wins at Revenant XSpark. Scout then became a mentor and streamer, earning $2–7K monthly from over 5M subscribers.

His success is clear, given his love of luxury: His garage holds a Mustang GT, due to deals with Monster Energy. Scout’s flexibility, from BGMI to Valorant, shows the changing pro path, with tactics driving lasting impact in Wyld Fangs, as 2025 earnings reach ₹16 crores.

4. Ammar “Destro” Khan (BGMI) – ₹12 Cr Annual

22-year-old Ammar Khan from Uttar Pradesh started as an independent player and now shows the same determination in creating and leading teams. His 2025 shift to Gods Reign, leading the team and uniting with old teammates, formed a “powerful team.” This fueled dynasty talks, especially after his words at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025: “When a champion speaks, you listen.”

As of March, Destro’s smart free agency earned him ₹10 lakhs monthly and topped prize charts with $92,201, including $46,556 from national leagues, alongside 500K-follower streams. Earning ₹12 crores/year, his story is about big-money transfers and helping young players. It shows how player movement is a key strategy in modern BGMI. His experience provides a roadmap for succeeding in esports.

5. Vivek “ClutchGod” Horo (BGMI) – ₹8 Cr Annual

“ClutchGod” is Vivek Horo, a 22-year-old star player from Jharkhand. His ability to thrive under pressure is his biggest asset. Vivek’s path, from local competitions to earning $80,119 in 34 tournaments, highlights his grit, while his 2025 YouTube streams and “always hot” catchphrase captivate his fans.

His biggest achievement is Leading GodLike Esports to qualify for the 2021 PMGC as the first Indian team. Vivek Hora has been a part of seven esports organizations so far.

Vivek earnings from content and salaries will total ₹8 crores this year, with a monthly income of ₹2.5–4 lakhs. ClutchGod’s underdog journey highlights India’s esports revolution, powered by entrepreneurial drive.

6. Parth “DeltaPG” Garg (BGMI) – ₹7.5 Cr Annual

Parth Garg is a strategic player who wins BGMI matches like a chess game. His biggest recent win was leading his squad to first place at the ESL Snapdragon Pro Series in February 2025.

Gods Reign’s strategic core is anchored by his prizes of $81,667 and ₹8 lakhs monthly endorsements, totaling ₹7.5 crores for 2025. DeltaPG’s analytical skill, tested in events such as the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (reaching 485K viewers), is a model for IGL progress in Indian mobile esports (soure).

7. Justin Nadar (BGMI) – ₹6.5 Cr Annual

Maharashtra’s Justin Nadar is a new and exciting player for Gods Reign. His success in 2025, including wonderful performances in international tournaments made him a fan favorite during the BGMI Championship.

Justin’s $73,965 earnings, plus his collaboration with vets like Destro, draw a peak audience of 485K during series battles. Supplemented by nascent streams and salaries, his annual take hits ₹6.5 crores. This Gen-Z rifler’s meteoric trajectory underscores the infusion of youthful energy reshaping team dynamics in Indian BGMI.

8. Nakul “NakuL” Sharma (BGMI) – ₹6 Cr Annual

NakuL is one of the youngest esports gamers in India. He is currently the Team Captain of Team SouL. Team SouL officially announced him as the new IGL at BGMS Season 4. NakuL has won a total of $70,773.96 USD in his esports career, earned from 43 different tournaments.

He has won several prestigious tournaments during his career, with 1st Place in BGMI Masters Series Season 3 (2024) being considered his biggest win. His total earnings for 2025 are ₹6 crores, including ₹3 lakhs monthly from streams and placements, along with $70,773 (source).

9. Saloni “Meow16k” Pawar (Valorant) – ₹4 Cr Annual

Meow16k is the first female esports player from India to represent Indian women’s esports on a global stage. She currently plays with Asterisk Women, the premier international team for women in the VCT (VALORANT Champions Tour). Her 2025 Challengers dominates in a male-dominated field, earning $5,000+ and advocating for equity via streams that combine work with empowerment.

Her iQOO endorsements bring in ₹4 crores yearly. The soiry of Saloni Pawar, from solo play to VCSA 2025, should be examined as a driver for gender inclusion in Indian esports.

10. Rohan “Hydra” Ledwani (CS2/Valorant) – ₹3.5 Cr Annual

Rohan Ledwani is a prominent figure in Indian FPS (First-Person Shooter) gaming. He is a professional esports player, content creator, and full-time live streamer. His 2025 streams, which he broadcasted from the Champs qualifiers, were popular for his inspiring motto: “imagine playing video games for a living,” which motivates other aspiring gamers.

At Gods Reign, He makes ₹3.5 crores a year at Gods Reign, combining his $50,000 in FPS prize money with earnings from tactical content. Hydra predicts PC esports’ growth in India, mixing fun and knowledge.

How Indian Esports Players Make Money

Even with the prizes, intelligent pros diversify aggressively. 30–40% of income comes from streaming: Mortal’s streams, for example, use YouTube and fan involvement for money. Youth brands are targeted with endorsements, costing ₹10–50 lakhs each, similar to Jonathan’s Red Bull collaborations.

Desportz says team salaries (₹5–15 lakhs/month) provide stability, but ownership in S8UL boosts long-term wealth. In 2025, BGMI influencer collabs surged 25%, per Escharts, underscoring hybrid models’ viability.