TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 to focus on India's $1 trillion digital economy
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The 14th edition of India Internet Day 2025 (iDay) by TiE Delhi-NCR is slated for 2nd May 2025, at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, with a focused agenda: to map India's path to a projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. This event brings together policymakers, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.India's digital economy is expanding at nearly twice the pace of its overall GDP growth and is projected to contribute around 20% to the national GDP by 2029. The country's internet user base is expected to cross 900 million by 2025, driven largely by rural adoption. This growth is being fuelled by increasing smartphone penetration, cheaper data plans, and a surge in regional content consumption—creating a fertile environment for startups, digital platforms, and next-gen tech ventures to scale rapidly. At India Internet Day 2025, this digital momentum forms the backdrop for critical conversations on how India can not only participate in but also lead the global tech narrative. Upasana Sharma , Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR, said in a statement, 'We're excited about this year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower'. It captures the ambition and momentum of India's innovation ecosystem as we look ahead to a tech-driven future. This year, we're thrilled to welcome a trailblazing lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries from across sectors—and with almost 50 top investors in the room, ready to hear bold pitches and disruptive ideas, iDay 2025 promises to be a launchpad for the next wave of breakout ventures. This is where India's next big leap begins.'The event will highlight India's digital economy growth, the expansion of internet connectivity, and how AI is shaping industries, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. Experts will discuss the country's advancements in 5G, smart infrastructure, digital governance, and AI-driven solutions, showcasing how India is leveraging technology to boost economic growth, bridge societal gaps, and position itself as a tech superpower by 2030.This year's speaker lineup includes event co-chairs Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Leverage Edu; Apurva Chamaria, Global Head, VC Partnership, Google; Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik; and senior industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani - Founder undefined Akshat Babbar, Managing Director, ChrysCapital; Shantanu Deshpande, Founder and CEO, Bombay Shaving Company; Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, One97 and Paytm; and Ankur Warikoo, Founder, WebVeda. The event will also feature interactive deep dives, fireside chats, and behind-the-scenes playbooks from the frontlines of entrepreneurship and public policy.
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