India's impressive trajectory of bilateral engagements, combined with the nation's notable advancements in the past nine years and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for digital public infrastructure and governance digitization, has garnered significant global interest. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS-Electronics and IT, highlighted that various countries are increasingly eager to adopt, replicate, and incorporate these innovative concepts within their own governmental and national frameworks, as he shared in an interview with CNBC-TV18.

India's digital transformation journey, as discussed at the B20 Summit 2023, is a testament to the nation's dedication to innovation and its potential to shape the global digital landscape. The collaborative efforts of the public and private sectors, coupled with the empowerment of women entrepreneurs, make India a dynamic force in the digital world. Companies like Mastercard continue to play a vital role in driving this transformation, ensuring that India's digital journey remains an inspiring success story for the world to emulate.

Apple manufacturers iPhones in India and has plans to start manufacturing Airpods from next year. The officer said that Apple has no immediate plans to make iPads or its laptops in India.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur also said the watchdog is keeping a close eye on Big Tech, global players, and gatekeeper platforms; and that changes in deal value thresholds are coming soon.