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Google Play has revealed its annual Best of 2024 awards for India, celebrating the apps and games that defined the year. With five of the seven top apps developed by Indian creators, the awards underscore India’s rising prominence in the global tech ecosystem. Mobile gaming also continues to boom, as the country solidifies its position as the second-largest market for gaming downloads worldwide. In a blog post announcing the winners, Google also shed light on how India is the world's second largest market in terms of mobile gaming downloads. "On the gaming front, the Indian gaming scene continues to thrive, with India adding 23 million new gamers in FY24, reaching a total of 590 million. In fact, India now boasts the world's second-largest market for mobile gaming downloads, with average weekly playtime increasing by 30%." Leading Apps: India at the Forefront of AI Innovation The blog post revealed that this year’s top apps showcased India’s innovative spirit, particularly in harnessing AI to meet user needs. Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist, developed by Hey Alle, emerged as the year’s Best App and also won the Best for Fun award. Leveraging AI, Alle provides personalised fashion advice tailored to users’ occasions, body types, and preferences, reflecting the growing trend of AI-powered app experiences in India. Prateek Agarwal, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Alle, said in a statement, “We noticed that the recent developments in Gen AI, combined with evolving consumer preferences for visual inspirational content, will create a massive opportunity to reimagine &amp; rebuild how people discover and shop for fashion. This realization led us to start Alle...As a new startup, Google Play has been crucial in helping us reach our early users organically. The platform's detailed analytics and crash reporting have been invaluable - they've helped us quickly identify and fix issues, improving our app stability.” Other app winners included: • Headlyne: Daily News with AI (Best for Personal Growth), offering curated news tailored to individual preferences. • Sony LIV: Sports &amp; Entertainment (Best for Large Screens), delivering immersive content on tablets and other big-screen devices. • WhatsApp Messenger (Best Multi-device App), enabling seamless communication across devices. • Fold: Expense Tracker (Best Everyday Essential) and Rise: Habit List (Best Hidden Gem) also captured user interest with practical and engaging features. The blog post added that India’s dominance in the AI app space is significant, accounting for 21% of global AI mobile app downloads this year, with nearly 1,000 Indian apps and games incorporating AI. Games that thrilled millions India’s gaming industry continued its upward trajectory, adding 23 million gamers this year, taking the total to 590 million. With gaming preferences increasingly reflecting local culture, many award-winning titles integrated Indian storylines and visuals. Squad Busters, a fast-paced multiplayer game, won Best Game for its simple yet engaging design. Meanwhile, Indus Battle Royale Mobile by SuperGaming earned the Best Made in India title for the second year running. Roby John, Co-Founder and CEO of SuperGaming, said in a statement, "We are committed to making Indus a standout Battle Royale experience. Our team has spent over three years thoughtfully crafting its characters, environments, and gameplay features to represent Indian Art and Culture authentically. The community's enthusiasm validates our vision of Indian games thriving globally. Winning this award is an incredible honor, not just as a milestone but also a motivation to keep striving for excellence. Google Play’s expertise and responsiveness have empowered us to deliver world-class gaming, pushing the boundaries of Indian gaming. We’re more committed than ever to raising the bar and making Indian gaming shine on the global stage.” Other top games included: • BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) (Best Ongoing), for its India-centric updates featuring cricket, festivals, and celebrity collaborations. • Bloom – A Puzzle Adventure (Best Indie), for its unique mechanics and creativity. • Clash of Clans (Best Multi-device Game) and Yes, Your Grace (Best Story) also stood out for their engaging gameplay.

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<ul><li><keyword id="19896911" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance-Jio" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reliance Jio" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reliance Jio">Reliance Jio</keyword> has launched the <keyword id="23557661" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="JioBharat-V3" source="keywords">JioBharat V3</keyword> and V4 feature phones.</li><li>The devices have been launched at the ongoing <keyword id="22302084" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Mobile-Congress" source="keywords">Indian Mobile Congress</keyword> (IMC) 2024.</li><li>The JioBharat V3 and V4 come with an ₹123 <keyword id="23557663" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="monthly-recharge-plan" source="keywords">monthly recharge plan</keyword>.</li></ul> Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Tuesday launched the JioBharat V3 and V4 4G smartphones at the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The devices, according to the company are aimed at 2G users looking to shift to 4G phones. The two new feature phones are the successors of the popular JioBharat V2 feature phone. In addition to offering calling services, these phones also bring <keyword id="22558342" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioPay" source="keywords">JioPay</keyword> integration, live TV services, and more. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114203740" title="Hyundai IPO review – Everything you need to know about India’s biggest IPO" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 price in India</h2>The JioBharat V3 and V4 are both priced at ₹1,099 in India. The phones will be available from Amazon India, JioMart and the company’s authorised offline retailers across the country. <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 recharge plan</h2>Jio has also announced a recharge plan for the JioBharat V3 and V4 feature phones. The company has introduced an ₹123 plan that will offer unlimited calls and 14GB of data per month. <h2>JioBharat V3 and V4 features</h2>The JioBharat V3 has been launched with a style-centric approach, aimed at users primarily looking at form, while the <keyword id="23557662" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioBharat-V4" source="keywords">JioBharat V4</keyword> focuses on features, aimed at users looking at function. The JioBharat V3 features a sleek design, keeping design in mind over functionality. The JioBharat V4 on the other hand packs features, despite featuring a minimalistic design. The JioBharat V3 and V4 are both equipped with a suite of Jio services, including JioPay which gives access to unified payments interface (UPI), JioTV, which offers access to 455 live TV channels, JioCinema and more. The two smartphones support 23 Indian languages and come with expandable storage of up to 128GB. The devices are powered by a 1,000mAh battery. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114241402" title="Global smartphone shipments record 4% growth in Q3 2024, Samsung leads the market" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The JioBharat V3 and V4 also come with JioChat support, offering unlimited messaging, voice messages, group chat and more on the platform. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/global-smartphone-shipments-record-4-growth-in-q3-2024-samsung-leads-the-market/articleshow/114241402.cms">Global smartphone shipments record 4% growth in Q3 2024, Samsung leads the market</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/hyundai-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114235421.cms">Hyundai IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/realme-p1-speed-5g-vs-redmi-note-13-5g-which-phone-should-you-buy-under-20000/slidelist/114244322.cms">Realme P1 Speed 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G – Which phone should you buy under ₹20,000?</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="19896911" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance-Jio" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Reliance Jio" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Reliance Jio">Reliance Jio</keyword> has become the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic.</li><li>The total traffic on the <keyword id="2003276" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jio" source="Orion">Jio</keyword> network has reached 40.9 Exabytes, marking a 35.2 per cent year-on-year increase.</li><li>This surge is attributed to the growing adoption of <keyword id="19916120" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="5G" source="keywords">5G</keyword> and Home services.</li></ul>Reliance Jio, the telecom giant of India, has become the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic, surpassing <keyword id="20669190" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="China-Mobile" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="China Mobile" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="China Mobile">China Mobile</keyword>. The announcement came on Monday as Jio revealed its quarterly results, showcasing staggering numbers and milestones achieved in various segments. As of March 2024, Jio boasts a subscriber base of 481.8 million, out of which 108 million subscribers are on Jio's True5G Standalone network. The number reflects Jio's stronghold in the Indian telecom market. According to a press release, the total traffic on the Jio network has reached 40.9 Exabytes, marking a 35.2 per cent year-on-year increase. This surge is attributed to the growing adoption of 5G and Home services. Notably, 28 per cent of the traffic comes from 5G subscribers, indicating a swift transition towards next-generation connectivity. Additionally, Jio's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services have contributed significantly to the data traffic. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic 2.4x increase in annual data traffic, with per capita monthly data usage skyrocketing to 28.7 GB from just 13.3 GB three years ago. This surge underscores the growing reliance on digital connectivity in India. Commenting on the results, <keyword id="3820" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Ambani" source="Orion">Mukesh Ambani</keyword>, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, expressed his satisfaction with the company's performance and its contribution to the Indian economy. He highlighted the significant achievements, including becoming the first Indian company to cross the Rs 100,000-crore threshold in pre-tax profits. Ambani said, "Initiatives across RIL's businesses have made a remarkable contribution towards fostering growth of various sectors of the Indian economy. It is heartening to note that alongside strengthening the national economy, all segments have posted a robust financial and operating performance. This has helped the Company achieve multiple milestones. I am happy to share that this year, Reliance became the first Indian company to cross the Rs 100,000-crore threshold in pre-tax profits." Ambani also emphasized Jio's role in driving the digital transformation in India, from upgrading 2G users to smartphones to leading the effort in producing AI-driven solutions. He noted, "With over 108 million True 5G customers, Jio truly leads the 5G transformation in India. From upgrading the hitherto 2G users to smartphones, to leading the effort of producing AI-driven solutions, Jio has proved its capability in strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure." He reiterated Jio's commitment to strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure and its continued efforts to provide innovative solutions to consumers. The company's retail arm, Reliance Retail, also showed robust growth, with a 36 per cent increase in footfalls and strong digital commerce platforms offering a broad brand catalogue. "Reliance Retail continued to provide customers endless choices through its robust omni-channel presence. We continue to offer product differentiation and superior offline experience through stores remodelling and revamping of layouts. Our digital commerce platforms also provide newer solutions to users with a broad brand catalogue. Reliance Retail also works towards strengthening millions of merchants through its unique initiatives in new commerce space", said Ambani. In addition to its telecom and retail segments, Reliance Industries Limited has shown resilience in its Oil to Chemicals (O2C) segment, despite challenging market conditions. The KG-D6 block has achieved significant production milestones, accounting for 30 per cent of India's domestic gas production. Ambani emphasised, "Strong demand for fuels globally, and limited flexibility in refining system worldwide, supported margins and profitability of the O2C segment. Downstream chemical industry experienced increasingly challenging market conditions through the year." He added, "Despite headwinds, maintaining leading product positions and feedstock flexibility through our operating model that prioritises cost management, we delivered a resilient performance. The KG-D6 block has achieved 30 MMSCMD of production and now accounts for 30 per cent of India's domestic gas production." In terms of financial performance, Reliance Jio has achieved several remarkable milestones. The consolidated EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) at Rs 178,677 crore, while the consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) has surpassed Rs 100,000 crore. The company's market capitalization has crossed Rs 20,00,000 crore, further solidifying its position as one of India's most valuable companies. 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Finance Minister <keyword id="19916618" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman" source="keywords">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> announced a reduction of 15 per cent in the <keyword id="19962888" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Basic-Customs-Duty" source="keywords">Basic Customs Duty</keyword> (BCD) on <keyword id="20016418" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mobile-Phones" source="keywords">mobile phones</keyword> while presenting the <keyword id="19908389" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Union-Budget" source="keywords">Union Budget</keyword> for the fiscal year 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday. Along with mobile phones, the BCD on mobile Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), and mobile chargers will be lowered to 15 per cent. Sitharaman said, "With a threefold increase in domestic production and almost a 100-fold jump in exports of mobile phones over the last 6 years, the Indian mobile industry has matured. In the interest of consumers I now propose to reduce the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on mobile phones, mobile Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) and mobile charger to 15 per cent." The reduction in BCD is expected to make mobile phones and related accessories more affordable for consumers. By lowering the cost of imported components and finished products, the government aims to pass on the benefits to end-users, potentially leading to reduced retail prices. This move is anticipated to stimulate demand and increase the accessibility of mobile technology across different segments of the population. For the domestic mobile phone industry, the reduced BCD is likely to enhance competitiveness and encourage further investments. Manufacturers can benefit from lower import costs for essential components, thereby improving their production efficiency and profit margins. According to the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker by International Data Corporation, India's smartphone market shipped 34 million units in the first quarter of 2024. This represented a year-over-year growth of 11.5 per cent, marking the third consecutive quarter of increased shipments. Earlier, to bolster the Indian start-up eco-system, boost the entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish the so-called angel tax for all classes of investors. This was a proposal from the industry for a long time, and this announcement will drive more investments towards startups in particular. Startups function as engines of economic growth, playing a crucial role in generating new jobs, ideas, products, and services. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/budget-2024-25-changes-to-tax-slabs-increased-standard-deduction-and-other-changes-to-direct-taxation/articleshow/111951205.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/budget-2024-25-changes-to-tax-slabs-increased-standard-deduction-and-other-changes-to-direct-taxation/articleshow/111951205.cms" target="_blank">Budget 2024-25 – Changes to tax slabs, increased standard deduction and other changes to direct taxation</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/union-budget-2024-live-updates-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-key-announcements-23-july/liveblog/111942008.cms" target="_blank">Budget 2024 Live Updates: FM Sitharaman announces comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act 1961</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/expectations-from-union-budget-2024-25-how-will-this-budget-impact-you/articleshow/111946291.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/expectations-from-union-budget-2024-25-how-will-this-budget-impact-you/articleshow/111946291.cms" target="_blank">Union Budget 2024-25: How will this budget impact you?</a>

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Average data consumption per user in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> reached 19.5GB per user a month in 2022, which is equivalent to 6,600 songs, a report showed on Thursday. <keyword id="6354485" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mobile" source="Orion">Mobile</keyword> data traffic in India jumped 3.2 times in the last five years, reaching over 14 exabytes per month, according to Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report. The report revealed that pan-India mobile data usage per month grew from 4.5 exabytes in 2018 to 14.4 exabytes in 2022. Together, 4G and 5G subscribers now account for almost 100 per cent of the total mobile data traffic in the country. "India has seen a massive uptake of mobile broadband based on successful deployment of 4G LTE networks. We believe that 5G will take mobile broadband consumption to the next level in India by enabling new digital use cases for both consumer and enterprise segments," said <keyword id="1621450" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sanjay-malik" source="Orion">Sanjay Malik</keyword>, <keyword id="217605" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="svp" source="Orion">SVP</keyword> and Head of India Market at Nokia. At an aggregate level, total mobile data consumed in India is expected to more than double by 2024. Over 70 million 5G devices are estimated to have been shipped to India in 2022, indicating a strong traction for 5G in the market. According to the report, enterprise spending on private 5G networks will be driven by new use cases in diverse industry verticals, including manufacturing, utilities, transportation and healthcare, among others in India. The country's investment in private wireless networks is expected to reach around $250 million by 2027. "It is essential that this growth is managed in a sustainable manner while supporting India's aim to become a trillion-dollar digital economy," <keyword id="1384" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="malik" source="Orion">Malik</keyword> added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/buying-a-house-as-an-investment-no-need-to-be-pessimistic-says-anarock/articleshow/97980262.cms">Buying a house as an investment? No need to be pessimistic says Anarock</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/tesla-opens-charging-grid-to-all-evs-ather-offers-free-chargers-to-offices-are-we-in-the-final-leg-of-electrification/articleshow/97980212.cms">Tesla opens charging grid to all EVs, Ather offers free chargers to offices: are we in the final leg of electrification?</a>

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<ul><li>India ranked second in terms of hours spent on mobile and downloads according to <keyword id="1646890" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="app-annie" source="Orion">App Annie</keyword>’s latest report.</li><li>Out of the total 3.8 trillion hours, Indians spent more than 699 billion hours on mobile in 2021.</li><li>India also comes second in terms of the number of downloads across Google Play Store and App Store.</li></ul>The pandemic drove mobile consumption in 2020, and the trend continued in 2021 according to the latest App Annie report. In 2021, Indians spent more than 699 billion hours on mobile, according to the latest State of Mobile 2022 report by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/mx-takatak-instagram-josh-moj-and-snapchat-are-most-downloaded-social-and-entertainment-apps-in-india-as-per-app-annie/articleshow/86003516.cms">App Annie</a>. This is out of the total 3.8 trillion hours spent on mobile globally. With this much consumption, India takes the second place after China and before the United States. App Annie’s report shows that the consumption of mobile is increasing as compared to China which saw a slight decrease from 2020 to 2021. In 2020, Indians spent 655 billion hours on mobile, and 510 billion hours the previous year. The figures aren’t surprising since India is the second-largest smartphone market in the world adding to that cheap and affordable mobile internet. But it does highlight the growing usage and dependence on mobile as the key electronic device for entertainment, communication, games, finance and more. <div type="image" title="nft (55)" msid="88854442" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Indians spent 4.7 hours per day on average in 2021.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> India ranks second in terms of app downloads too. In 2021, there were 26.7 billion downloads across the Google Play Store and the App Store. India is however still far behind China which recorded a whopping 98.4 billion downloads in 2021 alone. The number is increasing for India though which saw 18.9 billion downloads in 2019 and 24.3 billion downloads in 2020. Finance apps in particular witnessed over 1 billion downloads in India last year which is an increase from 8.9 million in 2020. This helped fuel the 28% YoY increase in overall finance app downloads globally to 5.9 billion. App Annie also highlighted breakthrough job searching apps in 2021 which was Apna for India with 17.7 million downloads. Overall, Instagram was the most downloaded app in India in 2021. The highest consumer spending app was Hotstar, while WhatsApp had the highest number of monthly active users. 2021 was also a healthy year for the app store ecosystem and revenue according to the App Annie report. A total of two million new apps and games were released in 2021 for iOS and Android devices. Google Play Store accounted for 77% of the total apps and games. In terms of revenue, over 230 apps and games surpassed $100 million in annual consumer spend, and 13 of them even crossed $1 billion. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/tiktok-instagram-snapchat-twitter-the-worst-social-media-apps-for-sleep/slidelist/88849589.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">These are the worst social media apps for sleep</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/how-to-check-laptop-model-ram-serial-number-spec-processor-and-system-details/articleshow/88850141.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Here’s how to check your laptop’s RAM, model number, storage, processor and other system details</a>

Indians spent more than 699 billion hours on mobile alone in 2021

<ul><li>Starting today, the game will be available to preload on Google Play store for All Android users; playable from May 29th.</li><li>iOS users can download and play from May 29th.</li></ul>Announcing the update on <keyword id="11923507" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bgmi" source="Orion">BGMI</keyword>, <keyword id="10263851" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="krafton-inc" source="Orion">Krafton Inc</keyword> said that “India’s most loved battle royale title is available to preload from today, 27th May for ALL Android users." The game will be playable from May 29 onwards. iOS users can download and play starting from the same date. Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, <keyword id="10155974" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="krafton" source="Orion">KRAFTON</keyword>, Inc. India, said "We are thrilled to announce that <keyword id="11197652" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="battlegrounds-mobile-india" source="Orion">BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA</keyword> is now available for preload. We are consistently striving to deliver a smooth gameplay experience to our users and are excited to welcome everyone back." "We once again, thank the authorities and our users for their continued support as we look forward to elevating the gaming experience for our community in India. See you on the battlegrounds! Some users have already received an automatic update as part of the preload process. Krafton plans to stagger the availability and playability to ensure uninterrupted gameplay. The company encourages players to dive into action-packed battles and demonstrate their skills. The Indian government lifted the ban on BGMI earlier this month after Krafton's commitment to comply with local laws. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="New map, in-game events and more" comment="subhead" text="New map, in-game events and more">New map, in-game events and more</cmsannotation> The new update will bring a fresh map, in-game events, and more. Alongside the game's availability, Krafton launched the marketing campaign 'India Ki Heartbeat' that showcases gamers' stories, emphasizing the emotional connection to BGMI. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/is-whatsapp-secretly-listening-to-your-private-conversations-heres-how-to-check/articleshow/100155980.cms">Is WhatsApp secretly listening to your private conversations? Here’s how to check</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-pixel-7a-smartphone-comparison-with-price-and-features/articleshow/100177889.cms">Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a: Is Google's latest mid-ranger worth the extra ₹12,000?</a>

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<ul><li>Two out of three Indians face issues while making digital payments due to poor <keyword id="601036" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="network-connectivity" source="Orion">network connectivity</keyword>.</li><li>Overall, 9 out of 10 users in India have reported network connectivity issues.</li><li>However, on the whole, average internet usage in India has increased more than 10 times to 14.1GB, from 1.24GB.</li></ul>We have all been victims of digital payment issues at some point, from UPI apps constantly loading to waiting for the merchant details to show up – that momentary anxiety about a payment failure has been an issue for many of us. Now, a survey has put this into numbers. According to <a href="https://www.localcircles.com/a/press/page/mobile-network-problem">LocalCircles</a>, two out of three Indian consumers using digital payments have disrupted transactions each month due to poor 3G and 4G connectivity. This is despite over 98% of India having 4G coverage. Our dependence on the internet has increased, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers rely more on digital payment. Despite the surge, the survey has found that nine out of ten mobile phone users in India complained about poor connectivity. Also read: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/vodafone-idea-wants-to-triple-the-money-it-makes-from-its-users-but-it-will-take-more-than-hope-and-prayers-to-achieve-it/articleshow/91941634.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Vodafone Idea wants to triple the money it makes from its users, but it will take more than hope and prayers to achieve it</a> Poor network connectivity amidst a 10 times surge in data usage According to the survey, nearly half of 8,210 consumers mentioned that they face frequent disruptions to their mobile services due to poor network availability and low data speeds. The survey also states that lags online transactions have forced them to rely on alternate payment methods such as cash or credit and debit cards. By the end of 2021, the Indian internet user base has crossed the 830 million mark. In 2021-22 alone, the data usage has surged 7 times, according to the <a href="https://www.ibef.org/download/Economic_Survey-2021-22.pdf">Economic Survey of India</a>. Further, the report also says that the average internet usage has increased from 1.24GB per month in 2018 to 14.1GB per month in 2021. Telecom operators such as Bharti Airtel and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/vodafone-idea-wants-to-triple-the-money-it-makes-from-its-users-but-it-will-take-more-than-hope-and-prayers-to-achieve-it/articleshow/91941634.cms">Vodafone Idea</a> have increased tariffs for both prepaid and postpaid users. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/mukesh-ambani-led-reliance-jio-hikes-prices-of-its-plans-by-21/articleshow/87965329.cms">Reliance Jio</a> and Vodafone Idea <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/vodafone-idea-hikes-tariffs-by-up-to-500-for-its-popular-plans/articleshow/87864183.cms">had increased</a> their tariffs back in 2021 by 20-25%. Also, telecom operators <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/jio-airtel-and-vodafone-idea-are-reportedly-planning-on-increasing-prices-again-in-end-of-year/articleshow/91757795.cms">could further increase tariffs</a> by 20-25% by the end of this year. The survey by LocalCircles highlights a massive gap in telecom services and the need for investment in infrastructure to boost telecom services. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/galaxy-z-fold-4-is-expected-to-come-with-1tb-internal-storage-and-snapdragon-8-gen1-chipset/articleshow/92074564.cms">Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be Samsung's most expensive foldable phone — here’s everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/apple-will-soon-let-you-use-your-iphone-camera-as-a-webcam-heres-how/articleshow/92052517.cms">Apple will soon let you use your iPhone camera as a webcam – here’s how</a>

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Millions of <keyword id="790242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="whatsapp" source="Orion">WhatsApp</keyword> users in India have been left baffled at the amount of international <keyword id="2232456" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="spam-calls" source="Orion">spam calls</keyword> they have been receiving in the last couple of days, leaving many at the risk of financial loss. These spam calls with international numbers, mostly from African and Southeast Asian countries, along with fake messages from unknown users, have flooded WhatsApp and Indians have nowhere to go but Twitter to share their ordeal. Meta-owned WhatsApp has close to 500 million users in India. "What is happening with WhatsApp? So much spam. So much," Gaurav Munjal, Founder, Unacademy Group, posted on Tuesday. "WhatsApp Business was a big blunder. Brian Acton (WhatsApp Co-founder) has been proved right," tweeted Sourabh Mathur, an entrepreneur. Although the mobile numbers show country codes of Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Ethiopia, it is not necessary that these calls are actually coming from these countries. Most of these calls start with +251 (Ethiopia), +62 (Indonesia), +254 (Kenya), +84 (Vietnam) and other countries. Ray Stings @Purba_Ray tweeted: "I keep getting missed calls on WhatsApp from unknown numbers from different parts of the world every single day. It's so bad, I have to keep my phone on silent". WhatsApp was yet to comment on the growing fake spam calls on its platform. "Same here. Seems to be an epidemic. @whatsapp needs to allow us to choose to get calls from contacts only," posted Shivam Vij, New Delhi-based independent journalist. Another affected WhatsApp user said: "I get that (scam calls) at 5 in the morning. Almost my daily morning alarms now". "That's <keyword id="118709" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jamtara" source="Orion">JAMTARA</keyword> GLOBAL, for you," posted another. Another scam that is being reported in India is that of receiving job offers via WhatsApp messages. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/condom-maker-mankind-pharma-lists-at-20-premium-beats-grey-market-expectations/articleshow/100090002.cms">Mankind Pharma stock runs up in trade after listing at 20% premium</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/up-to-follow-netherland-model-to-check-school-dropouts/articleshow/100101677.cms">UP to follow Netherland model to check school dropouts</a>

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The e-commerce market in India is projected to increase significantly to over USD 300 billion by 2030 as the country's <keyword id="20107419" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-economy" source="keywords">digital economy</keyword> is set to reach a whopping USD 1 billion by the same year. According to <keyword id="19918506" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Invest-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Invest India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Invest India">Invest India</keyword>, India's online shopper base will be the 2nd largest globally by 2030, with nearly 500-600 Mn shoppers. Even now, India has the 2nd largest Internet user-base globally with 881 million users. India is moving towards becoming a dominant force in global e-commerce by 2030, driven by a growing digital economy and an expanding internet user base. The data from the investment promotion and facilitation agency Invest India from shows India taking the lead in <keyword id="19957108" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-shopping" source="keywords">online shopping</keyword>, the e-commerce sector in India is valued at USD 70 billion at present. This makes up for just around 7 percent of the total retail market in the country. However, several factors are likely to contribute a bright future outlook for the sector. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Growing internet penetration and digital economy" comment="subhead" text="Growing internet penetration and digital economy">Growing <keyword id="20707509" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="internet-penetration" source="keywords">internet penetration</keyword> and digital economy</cmsannotation> Internet penetration across has seen substantial growth, with over 60% of the Indian population (918 million) using the internet by September 2023. Further, an estimated 87 percent of Indian households are projected to have internet access as early as 2025. The time spent accessing the internet via mobile devices has also increased by 21 percent compared to 2019. The affordability of data prices in India is a key factor, with one gigabyte of data priced at around USD 0.17 (Rs 13.5), encouraging a large portion of the population to go online. <keyword id="21457667" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mobile-data-traffic" source="keywords">Mobile data traffic</keyword> has tripled from 2018 to 2023, demonstrating the growing dependence on <keyword id="19979951" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-platforms" source="keywords">digital platforms</keyword> for diverse requirements. It is projected that by 2026, 1.18 billion people across the country will have access to smartphones, over 80% of India's population. The increasing number of smartphone users along with higher average data consumption per user, boosts the digital economy. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become a major player in digital payments, handling transactions worth USD 1.5 trillion in 2022. There has been a significant increase in the availability of local language and mobile-first content, with about 73 percent of India's internet users utilizing Indian languages. As a result, there is an estimated regional language user base of 540 million, creating a market worth USD 53 billion. Digital infrastructure like UPI, eKYC, and Aadhaar has cut down the consumer onboarding time by 80 percent, enhancing the digital experience. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is another notable initiative by the Government of India, launched in 2022. It aims to provide equal opportunities to MSMEs to thrive in digital commerce and democratize e-commerce. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="A transition along with growth" comment="subhead" text="A transition along with growth">A transition along with growth</cmsannotation> In FY 2022-23, Government e-marketplace (GeM) registered its highest ever Gross Merchandise Value of $2011 Bn, shows data from Invest India. The projected growth in online shoppers in India is substantial, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent to 88 million in rural India and 15 percent to 263 million in urban India from 2019 to 2026. There is a notable transition towards rural-focused value e-commerce, with more than 60 percent of demand anticipated to come from tier 2-4 towns and rural India by 2026. Government programs such as the National Logistics Policy are designed to streamline deliveries to remote areas, improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics. The quick commerce market in India's hyperlocal mobility sector is also projected to grow exponentially to achieve a market size of USD 5.5 billion by 2025. Leading companies like Swiggy and Zomato are at the forefront of the market, while startups like Zepto are also gaining substantial market share. <keyword id="20873923" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-commerce" source="keywords">Social commerce</keyword>, a new trend that uses social networks and digital media to connect buyers and sellers, is also projected to achieve a market size of USD 70 billion by 2030, with small video applications gaining significant popularity. Significant mergers and acquisitions have been observed in the e-commerce sector, with companies such as Zomato and PhonePe making strategic decisions to enhance their positions. Government schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, BharatNet Project, and the implementation of Goods &amp; Service Tax (GST) have been instrumental in shaping India's digital economy. (With inputs from ANI)

India's e-commerce market set to skyrocket as the country's digital economy surges to USD 1 Trillion by 2030

<ul><li>The <keyword id="17898118" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iqoo-neo-7-pro-smartphone" source="Orion">iQOO Neo 7 Pro smartphone</keyword> has been launched in India.</li><li>The device is priced starting at ₹34,999 and will go on sale from July 15.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest smartphone from iQOO.</li></ul>iQOO has announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the <keyword id="15210834" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iqoo-neo-7-pro" source="Orion">iQOO Neo 7 Pro</keyword>, a premium smartphone in India. It is an upgrade over the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/iqoo-neo-7-mobile-review-powerful-phone-for-gamers/articleshow/98608105.cms"> iQOO Neo 7</a> that was launched in India earlier this year. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro has been priced as an affordable flagship and will take on the likes of the OnePlus 11R and the upcoming<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-2-pre-orders-to-begin-from-june-29-heres-how-to-book-yours/articleshow/101278663.cms"> Nothing Phone (2)</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="iQOO Neo 7 Pro price in India" comment="subhead" text="iQOO Neo 7 Pro price in India"><keyword id="17824975" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iqoo-neo-7-pro-price-in-india" source="Orion">iQOO Neo 7 Pro price in India</keyword></cmsannotation> The iQOO Neo 7 Pro has been priced at ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and ₹37,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant. The device comes in Dark Storm and Fearless Flame colour options. While the Dark Storm variant comes with a glass back, the Fearless Flame variant sports a vegan leather back. The device will go on sale from Amazon India, iQOO online store and the company’s authorised retailers from July 15. The device is currently available for pre-booking. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="iQOO Neo 7 offers" comment="subhead" text="iQOO Neo 7 offers">iQOO Neo 7 offers</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Instant discount of ₹1,000 till July 18.</li><li>₹2,000 discount for SBI and ICICI Bank debit and credit card users.</li><li>Additional one year warranty for customers who pre-book the device.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="iQOO Neo 7 Pro specifications" comment="subhead" text="iQOO Neo 7 Pro specifications">iQOO Neo 7 Pro specifications</cmsannotation> The iQOO Neo 7 Pro runs on Android 13 out of the box with the company’s Funtouch OS 13 on top. The device features a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It comes in two variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM + 256GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera department, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, the device sports a 16MP selfie camera. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and offers 120W fast charging support, which is claimed to charge the device up to 50% in just 8 minutes. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/motorola-razr-40-and-razr-40-ultra-flip-phones-sales-start-july-15/articleshow/101477662.cms">Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra flip phones: Sales start July 15 – all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-2-pre-orders-to-begin-from-june-29-heres-how-to-book-yours/articleshow/101278663.cms">Nothing Phone (2) pre-orders to begin from June 29 – Here’s how to book yours</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/harley-davidson-x440-launched-in-india-with-a-price-tag-of-2-29-lakh/slidelist/101474727.cms">After Triumph, Harley-Davidson hits Indian roads at a competitive price</a>

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