digital economy

USTR Raises Concerns Over Digital Restrictions and Market Access The United States has identified India’s preference for domestic satellite usage in direct-to-home television services and its practice of localized internet shutdowns as barriers to foreign trade, according to the 2026 National...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme Sees ₹7,104 Crore Investment, 14,246 Jobs Created New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved 29 new applications under its electronics component manufacturing scheme, aiming to bolster domestic production and investment within the sector...

New Delhi, March 25 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) on Wednesday, where discussions focused on issues related to Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and...

New Delhi, March 25 – In a major effort to support tribal artisans and promote indigenous products, the Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) on...

India’s Interactive Media Market Surges, Microdramas Reach $300 Million India’s interactive media market has experienced rapid expansion, with microdramas emerging as a $300 million segment within a year, according to a report released on Monday.Microdramas Gain Traction The Lumikai report...

India-Nigeria Digital Partnership Gains Momentum with Focus on E-Governance, Education and Job Creation MoUs on Digital Technology Open New Opportunities for Nigeria New Delhi, March 22: India’s agreements with Nigeria on sharing digital technology are emerging as a significant step toward...

India Connects Over 2.15 Lakh Gram Panchayats Through BharatNet as Digital Infrastructure Expands New Delhi, March 8: India’s large scale expansion of digital infrastructure has connected more than 2.15 lakh Gram Panchayats through the BharatNet programme, significantly strengthening rural...

India UPI Transactions Hit Record Daily Volumes in February 2026 Despite Sequential Dip UPI Maintains High Momentum as Daily Transactions Reach All Time High India’s Unified Payments Interface continues to demonstrate structural strength, with daily transaction volumes touching an all time high...

FY26 Revenue Growth Accelerates to 6.1 Percent Mumbai, February 24: The Indian technology industry is projected to reach USD 315 billion in revenue in FY26, reflecting a growth rate of 6.1 percent, according to industry body Nasscom.The growth marks a marginal acceleration compared to FY25...

12-Storey Campus to House Over 7,000 Employees Across Key Business Functions New Delhi, February 23: Amazon on Monday announced the opening of its second largest office in Asia, located in Bengaluru, further deepening its long term commitment to India.The newly inaugurated 12 storey campus...

New Delhi, February 17: Nearly 16 percent of the world’s artificial intelligence talent originates from India, giving the country a distinct competitive edge in global AI capabilities, according to a white paper unveiled on Tuesday. The report also projects that India will contribute close to 20...

New Delhi, February 17: When users interact with AI chatbots, generate images, or rely on smart applications, the experience feels seamless and intuitive. Yet behind that polished interface lies a vast, collaborative ecosystem of developers building and maintaining the digital infrastructure...

AI Impact Summit 2026 Signals India’s Strategic Push to Become a Global AI System Builder The AI Impact Summit 2026, currently underway in New Delhi, is far more than a technology gathering. According to Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, the summit represents a clear statement...

New Delhi, February 16: India holds the highest level of artificial intelligence skills penetration and is consciously avoiding over-regulation to ensure innovation continues to thrive, Union Minister Jitin Prasada said on Monday.Speaking at a session during the AI Impact Summit in the...

New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that his government’s “Reform Express” is delivering tangible benefits to common citizens, while outlining three key reform priorities that will shape India’s trajectory over the next decade: structural reforms, deeper...