TiE Delhi-NCR’s India Internet Day 2025 Celebrates Indicorn Surge; AI, Fintech & More Discussed

India Internet Day, the country’s start-up event for tech entrepreneurs organised by TiE Delhi-NCR at The Leela Ambience, concluded on May 2. The event was focused on driving collaboration to propel India towards its predicted $1 trillion digital economy by 2030.

Currently, India’s digital economy is expanding at double the pace of overall GDP growth, with projections showing it will contribute to one-fifth of national GDP by 2029. And by 2025, the country’s internet user base is expected to cross 900 million, with rural adoption playing the significant role in driving this growth.

The sessions discussed how this momentum creates a fertile ground for start-ups, digital platforms, tech ventures to scale, positioning India as a leader in the global tech landscape.

“The goal is to ensure that digital and financial ecosystems remain secure while enabling innovation to thrive. A balanced regulatory environment builds trust, protects consumers, and allows startups to grow responsibly. The government remains deeply committed to collaborating with industry to strike that balance and drive inclusive digital growth,” said Dr Abhijit Phukon, Economic Adviser, Department of Financial Services, Government of India.

The event brought together more than 1,200 attendees, over 60 investors, 50 speakers, and 40+ partners, along with policymakers and industry leaders. It focused on cutting-edge topics such as AI, 5G, fintech, digital public infrastructure, e-commerce, space tech, startups, policies, smart cities, and regional internet trends.

TiE Delhi-NCR executive director Upasana Sharma said the event became a high-voltage hug for bold ideas on artificial intelligence, start-up scaling, and Bharat’s digital acceleration.

“At a time when India is poised to lead the global AI revolution, iDay provided a critical platform for innovators, policymakers, and technologists to converge. The space tech session led by IN-SPACe was particularly electric—signaling India’s next leap into frontier technologies and deeptech. Events like iDay are no longer just conferences; they are launchpads for India’s tech-powered future,” Sharma added.

Speaking about AI, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma noted, “So it is my reading that currently we consider AI as an agent, saathi, or assistant for us. I’ve started using it for many deep insights. But actually, after a few days, we will be the agents of AI. It will no longer be just an agent to us.”

Experts also discussed how these technologies are creating opportunities for businesses to accelerate and how government initiatives, like the Digital India Programme, are facilitating growth. These initiatives aim to position India as a digital superpower by 2030.

Besides this, India’s digital economy growth, the expansion of internet connectivity, and how AI is shaping industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and innovation were also discussed at the event.