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India is the 3rd largest global economy but ranks 28th in digital user economy, showing a gap between overall digitalization and user digital experience.
As per report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations’ (ICRIER) Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (CIDE)
Digital Disparity
Despite high digitalization at the national level, average Indian users experience modest digitalization, with limited spending on digital services.
India’s digital economy is growing twice as fast as its overall economy and is expected to contribute one-fifth of the economy by 2029.
India ranks 8th in a combined index considering access quality, AI readiness, and other factors, reflecting its potential for digital growth.
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