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What is the projected size of the digital economy in India by 2024-25?
What is the projected size of the digital economy in India by 2024-25?
Which sector is anticipated to create the most jobs by 2024-25?
Which sector is anticipated to create the most jobs by 2024-25?
How many jobs is the Digital Payments sector expected to create by 2024-25?
How many jobs is the Digital Payments sector expected to create by 2024-25?
Which company is mentioned as one of the digital giants in AI-driven industrial growth?
Which company is mentioned as one of the digital giants in AI-driven industrial growth?
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What is the expected contribution of the Cyber Security sector to job creation by 2024-25?
What is the expected contribution of the Cyber Security sector to job creation by 2024-25?
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What is a key element of the relationship between established companies, start-ups, and universities?
What is a key element of the relationship between established companies, start-ups, and universities?
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According to Christensen, what must occur for disruptive innovations to become accepted by mainstream customers?
According to Christensen, what must occur for disruptive innovations to become accepted by mainstream customers?
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What happens to established firms that attempt to manage both mainstream and disruptive businesses within a single organization?
What happens to established firms that attempt to manage both mainstream and disruptive businesses within a single organization?
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What characteristic is true of business models associated with disruptive innovations compared to those of incumbents?
What characteristic is true of business models associated with disruptive innovations compared to those of incumbents?
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What is a significant risk associated with disruption according to the content?
What is a significant risk associated with disruption according to the content?
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Study Notes
India's Digital Economy
- India's digital economy is expected to contribute significantly to GDP and job creation.
- In 2024-25 the digital economy is expected to be worth $1.115 trillion and generate 40 million jobs.
- The key sectors contributing to the growth are IT/ITeS, electronics, telecom, e-commerce, digital payments, cyber security, IOT, sharing economy and digital skilling.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Leading the next wave of digital disruption and industrial growth, AI is being driven by digital giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Baidu, along with electronics and automobile corporations such as Apple and Tesla.
- The main spaces that are driving AI growth are established companies, public and private research institutions and start-up firms.
Start-ups
- Start-ups are playing a vital role in AI development, often developing core technologies which are eventually acquired by established firms.
- Start-ups face the challenge of disrupting established markets and achieving performance improvements to meet customer standards.
- Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation explains how new technologies can often disrupt established markets and eventually dominate them.
Disruptive Innovation
- Disruptive innovations often emerge in low-end or new market footholds.
- They don't gain mainstream customer acceptance until quality catches up to their standards.
- They require a different business model from incumbents to succeed.
- Disruptive innovation can be risky, but it presents opportunities for significant disruption.
India's Start-up Ecosystem
- India has the largest start-up system globally with over 7,000 start-ups registered.
- Despite being in the top 3 for overall start-up activity, India's percentage contribution is lower compared to countries like the US and China.
- Key areas where India's start-ups are active include fintech, supply chain logistics & delivery, e-commerce, edtech, travel, and internet software & services.
Strategic Skills for Growth
- Four critical skill areas are essential for driving growth and competitiveness:
- Product & Innovation: Developing innovative products and services.
- Customer Centricity: Understanding and meeting customer needs.
- Globalization: Expansion and operation in global markets.
- Value Chain Optimization: Optimizing processes, efficiency, and cost.
- Organizational Collaboration: Effective internal and external collaboration.
The Digital Buy-Sell Dilemma
- Accelerated digital buy-sell can drive socio-economic development but could lead to ecological concerns.
- Digital marketplaces can create a new potential for overconsumption and resource depletion.
- Emphasis on responsible digital practices and a mindful approach to resource conservation are essential.
- Sustainable digital practices are crucial to address the potential environmental impacts of a rapidly growing digital economy.
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Explore the transformative potential of India's digital economy, projected to reach $1.115 trillion by 2025, and learn about its impact on job creation. This quiz delves into the role of artificial intelligence in driving industrial growth and the critical contributions of start-ups in this evolving landscape.
