Indian Economy in a Digital World

About this course

"Indian Economy in a Digital World" is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between the Indian economy and the transformative impact of digital technologies. In an era of technological advancements reshaping economic landscapes, this course offers insights into how India navigates this digital revolution and its implications for economic growth, sectors, and policies. Learners will get insights into how disruptive technologies enable new business models, change policy dynamics, and influence socio-economic development in India. After completing this course, a learner will be able to: • Examine the historical evolution of India’s economy from its Independence to the digital age • Analyze the impact of digital technologies and platforms on key sectors of the Indian economy • Analyze the Digital India Program and its components • Examine the role of foundational digital public infrastructure in enabling innovation, efficiency, and transparency • Understand the competitive nature of market economy driven by digital platforms • Synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives from economics, technology, skill development, public policy, business strategy, and data ethics around the digital economy.