In May 2008, the number of Internet users in India reached 28 million+.
In 2008, the number of Internet users in India has increased by 27% versus year ago, according to comScore, Inc.
Jack Flanagan, comScore executive vice president, says, “India truly represents one of the most promising emerging Internet markets, given both the size and technological sophistication of the population. While global Internet brands like Google and Yahoo! currently reign as the most visited Web properties in India, several local players also have strong positions in the market.”
For May 2008, top 15 Web properties were Google , Yahoo!, Microsoft, Rediff.com India Ltd, AOL LLC, NIC.IN, Times Internet Limited, Wikipedia Sites, Naukri, eBay, Indian Railways, CNET Networks, Ask Network, BharatMatrimony.com Pvt Ltd. and Monster Worldwide.
Two of the noteworthy findings of comScore are:
- “The average Indian Internet user visited the Internet 25 times during the month and was online for 28 minutes per visit.
- Those between the ages of 15-24 were the heaviest Internet users among all age segments, spending nearly 12 hours online per month on average.”
These findings bring an assured future for those who have started businesses online. The Indian who is going to make the most of it must be The Anil Ambani with extra-ordinary approach towards the Internet.
I will be posting more on India Internet Update soon. Stay Tuned and don’t forget to download free ebook BBO’s Guide to Healthy Computing.