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UID: ST-20250817-IN-04

Source

Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications

Last Updated

August 23, 2025

Time Range

FY’2015 – FY’2025

Periodicity

Annual

Unit

Multiple

Sector

Telecom

Next Update

2026

Indicator Summary

The degree to which people, organizations, and enterprises use digital technology like smartphones, e-services, internet access, and digital payments in their day-to-day operations is known as digital adoption. While wireline customers rely on fixed-line broadband or landline connections, which are frequently chosen for high-speed and reliable internet use, wireless customers are subscribers who use mobile-based internet and telecom services. WiFi hotspots are private or public wireless access points that provide users in rural, urban, and suburban locations with increased connectivity. Similar to this, the volume of digital payments is a reflection of the size of transactions conducted via digital platforms like net banking, UPI, debit/credit cards, and mobile wallets, all of which have experienced exponential growth in recent years.

Together, these metrics show how far India’s digital transformation has come. Increased internet penetration and infrastructure preparedness are indicated by the growth in landline and wireless client bases. The proliferation of WiFi hotspots bridges the digital divide by improving connectivity, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The formal economy is strengthened by the rise in digital payments, which are a reflection of financial inclusion, transparency, and less reliance on cash. Monitoring these indicators is essential for businesses and policymakers to evaluate service demand, digital preparedness, and innovation potential. All things considered, these metrics demonstrate how digital adoption promotes economic expansion, effective government, and India’s transition to a digitally empowered society.

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Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. (2025). Growth Trajectory of Digital Adoption in India from FY’2015 to FY’2025 (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. https://360analytika.com/growth-trajectory-of-digital-adoption-in-india/

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