Digital India
BIF President Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Digital Connectivity Opportunity in India
Summary:India has an estimated ₹1 lakh crore annual digital connectivity opportunity, according to BIF President TV Ramachandran, with satellite communication potentially helping connect more than 50 crore people in rural and remote areas who lack broadband access. He also highlighted satcom’s potential to support agriculture through IoT-based monitoring and improve connectivity for businesses operating in […]
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Affordable Data Drives India’s Digital Transformation Under Modi Government
Summary:Over the past 12 years, India has witnessed a major digital transformation, with the cost of 1 GB of mobile data falling by nearly 97% from ₹269 in 2014 to around ₹8–10. This affordability has significantly increased internet adoption, especially in rural areas, helping internet users grow to 103 crore and broadband connections reach nearly […]
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India Surpasses 915 Million Internet Users, According to Nielsen Report
Summary:India’s digital ecosystem has entered a more mature, high-engagement phase, with over 915 million internet users, according to Nielsen. The user base is now more balanced across genders, driven largely by a mobile-first approach, with most users accessing the internet via smartphones. Online behaviour is increasingly dominated by video consumption and social media, while connected […]
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