Abstract:E-governance and industry digitization have always been key working areas of the Indian government,and have witnessed rapid development in recent years. By 2021,JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity has achieved remarkable results with financial and digital inclusion significantly improved. Coupled with the influence of COVID-19 and national lockdowns,the development of industries such as financial technology,e-commerce,and information technology have accelerated,and the application of cutting-edge technologies such as AI has become increasingly common. India’s infrastructure and industrial development related to digital economy still lag behind compared with leading countries such as China and the United States,but India’s innovation capabilities and government support in emerging technologies such as AI and cryptocurrency are among the world’s forefront. Its performance in global trade is also impressive. Four features mark the trend of India’s digital economy:continued improvement of digital infrastructure,digital equipment shifting to local manufacturing,potential of rural digital consumption being explored,and the leading role of cutting-edge technologies in digital economy. This article combines data and industry reports from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,industry associations and the World Bank to summarize and analyze the history of India’s digital economy,the status of major industries and future trends. It will also explain the four indicators of India’s digital competitiveness according to the ranking of global digital economy competitiveness in the former chapters.
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