OUR MODEL

Knockout India is a gaming and esports organization focused on empowering school and college students by helping institutions establish official gaming clubs through its licensed franchise model. We provide end-to-end support for community building, operations, and event management. Alongside this, we manage content creators, organize esports tournaments and gaming events, and create opportunities that connect talent, education, and the gaming industry under one ecosystem.

Knockout India

KNOCKOUT INDIA IS AN ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY BUILDING A NEXT-GENERATION ECOSYSTEM THROUGH ESPORTS, PODCASTS, NATIONAL-LEVEL EXPOSURE, AND CONTENT CREATION.

ABOUT TEAM

Knockout India is an entertainment, esports ecosystem, and content creation company dedicated to building the next generation of gaming, entertainment, and digital media experiences in India.

The organization is led by a passionate and multidisciplinary team. Samyan Arya, Founder & CEO, drives the company's overall vision, strategy, and growth. Krrish Malik, Managing Director – Esports, leads competitive gaming, esports tournaments, and esports operations. Lakshya Jain, CHRO, oversees talent management and organizational development, while Jayaditya Verma, CMO, leads marketing, branding, and community engagement.

Soumil Arora, Director of Campus Relations, develops partnerships and initiatives across schools and colleges, while Aashna, Director of Public Relations, manages media communications, public outreach, and brand reputation. Sehaj Singh Sahni, Managing Director – Off Grid: The Podcast Show, leads the podcast division, overseeing its creative direction, production, guest collaborations, and overall growth.

Together, the team works toward establishing Knockout India as a leading entertainment and esports ecosystem, combining competitive gaming, content creation, campus engagement, digital entertainment, and community-driven experiences.

Knockout India operates on a structured model designed to expand the esports ecosystem across schools and colleges. The organization provides an official license to students and institutions, allowing them to establish and operate gaming clubs or societies under the Knockout India brand name. With this license, teams receive complete support in setting up, managing, and growing their societies—from organizing events to building a strong campus community. Knockout India has already expanded through its branch, Knockout MAIMS, showcasing how this model successfully creates independent yet connected units across campuses. By empowering students with brand access, guidance, and operational support, Knockout India ensures consistent growth while maintaining a unified identity nationwide.