In 2023, a significant portion of India's population was using the internet. With the forecasted growth, internet usage is expected to increase steadily from 64.8% in 2024 to 89.03% by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 9.4%, while from 2025 to 2026, it is around 8.56%. Continued growth sees an average annual compound rate of increase of approximately 8.35% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
For future trends, it would be important to watch the impact of digital infrastructure enhancements, government policies aimed at expanding internet access, and the influence of emerging technologies such as 5G. Additionally, economic factors and digital literacy initiatives could play a crucial role in shaping the pace and pattern of internet adoption in India.
