Digital economy

'No Better Place Than Bengaluru To Discuss Digital Economy': PM Modi Addresses G20 Meet

In light of the global expansion of the digital economy, Prime Minister Modi urged the G20 to focus on developing high-level principles for a secure, trusted, and resilient digital economy to counter emerging security threats and challeng

Aug 19, 2023, 11:56 AM IST

'Inspiring to see...', Satya Nadella says THIS on his meeting with PM Modi

Satya Nadella is inspired to see the Indian government's deep focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth due to digital transformation.

Jan 05, 2023, 16:22 PM IST

GST-like council can be replicated in agriculture sector, digital economy: Finance Commission Chairman

80 per cent of India`s exports come from only six states, with 22 states having negligible contributions to India`s overall exports.

Dec 10, 2022, 14:53 PM IST

Govt aims to cross 1 crore job-mark from digital economy in next 2 years: Union Minister Aswini Vaishnaw

The minister said that India is now becoming a technology producer from being a technology consumer. He said that the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is creating plug-and-play infrastructure to provide a platform to startups. STPI Director General Arvind Kumar at the event said that his organisation provides plug-and-play infrastructure in 64 cities for startups, of which 54 are in tier 2 and 3 cities.

Nov 30, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

India will be one of the top three economic powers globally over the next 10-15 years: Nirmala Sitharaman

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. It has recently surpassed the UK to become the fifth-largest economy in the world and is expected to be one of the top three economic powers globally over the next 10-15 years.

Nov 12, 2022, 12:23 PM IST

Kerala Budget: LDF govt makes hefty allocations for higher education, employment, and digital economy; check details

Though Finance Minister Thomas Isaac took a record three hours 18 minutes to read out the budget for 2021-22 fiscal, the house only passed the vote-on-account for the first four months of the fiscal as the tenure of the current government will end in the coming months.

Jan 15, 2021, 22:46 PM IST

Digital economy, counter-terrorism on talks for PM Modi at BRICS meet in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be reaching Brazil today on a two-day visit to attend the 11th BRICS summit, will focus on strengthening ties among the world`s five major economies in key areas such as digital economy, science, and technology, and also build mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation.

Nov 14, 2019, 00:05 AM IST

Consolidations done, telecom looks to dial up growth in 2018

With latent demand for data fuelling the digital economy, 2018 could be the growth year for the sector where investment of around Rs 3 lakh crore is estimated to be made in next two years.

Dec 31, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Facebook launches digital, start-up training hubs in India

Since 2011 Facebook has invested more than $1 billion to support small businesses globally.

Nov 22, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

Aadhaar helped Indian govt save $9 billion: Nandan Nilekani

India is the only country in the world where a billion people can do completely paperless, cashless transactions on their mobile phones using this infrastructure which dramatically reduces costs.

Oct 13, 2017, 12:28 PM IST

Global IoT market to hit $1.29 trillion by 2020: Report

The report said that increasing realisation of the value that IoT brings with improving customer experience is the key factor for the rising adoption of the technology.

Oct 12, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Reforms have no finishing line: Arun Jaitley

India needs to pump in huge amount of funds in sectors like health, education, rural infrastructure and irrigation, he said at the launch of a book, 'India Transformed - 25 Years of Economic Reform' here.

Aug 04, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Income Tax department warns against cash dealings of Rs 2 lakh, seeks tip-off

Income Tax department on Friday warned people against indulging in cash transaction of Rs 2 lakh or more saying that the receiver of the amount will have to cough up an equal amount as penalty.

Jun 02, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

Tax compliance a must while pushing digital economy: Prasad

The digital economy includes communications services, IT and IT-enabled services, e-commerce, manufacturing and digital payments.

Apr 28, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

Delhi tops internet readiness among states: IAMAI

Delhi has emerged as the top state in terms of internet readiness with a strong position in areas like e-infrastructure, e-participation, IT environment, government e-services, a report by industry body IAMAI said on Wednesday.

Apr 19, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

What is BharatQR code and how does it work?

BharatQR is an inter-operable and low cost payment acceptance solution.

Feb 21, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

BharatQR code: World's first interoperable payment acceptance solution launched

BharatQR code would require merchants to only display one QR code instead of multiple ones.

Feb 21, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Budget gives a major push to Digital Economy; proposes No Cash Transaction above Rs 3 lakh

In a bid to give a push to Digital Economy and weed-out corruption and black money, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley in his Budget Speech on Wednesday said that the Government has decided that no transaction above Rs 3 lakh will be permitted in cash.

Feb 01, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Chief Ministers' panel on digital economy to submit report today

The Committee of Chief Ministers on demonetisation, headed by Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, constituted to prepare a roadmap for transition to digital economy will submit its interim report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2017, 10:18 AM IST