January 16, 2025 3:25 PM

Internet users to surpass 900 million in India this year, AI a game changer

India's internet user base is projected to surpass 900 million by 2025, fueled by the increasing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report released on Thursday. The number of active internet users in India reached 886 million in 2024, reflecting a robust 8 percent year-on-year growth. Rural India, with 488 million users, has been the primary driver of this growth and now accounts for 55 percent of the country’s total internet population, the report by the Internet and ...