• India’s digital economy likely to become 20 per cent of GDP by the end of the decade from the current 12 per cent of GDP

NEW DELHI, 20 May 2026: Mr Navin Kumar Singh, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Govt of India today said that India is at an inflexion point in its digital journey and over the years, India has delivered one of the fastest and most inclusive digital transformations in the world. What sets our model apart is not only scale but inclusion. We have implemented the digital public infrastructure that serves government, businesses and citizens. “India today also has achieved Tier I status in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, reflecting the country’s growing institutional and policy maturity in securing its digital ecosystem, he added

Addressing ‘CyberComm 2026’, organised by FICCI, in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Govt of India and Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India, Mr Singh highlighted the rapidly evolving threat landscape and said that cybersecurity today extends far beyond the digital domain and directly impacts economic resilience, public trust, strategic infrastructure and national security. “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems are fundamentally reshaping cyber offence and defence capabilities. The automation of the OODA loop, Observe, Orient, Decide and Act, is accelerating the speed and sophistication of cyber operations globally,” he stated.

Mr Singh further noted that emerging technologies such as quantum computing, supported through India’s National Quantum Mission, will create both transformational opportunities and new security challenges. He also cautioned against increasing concentration risks associated with global cloud infrastructure and stressed the importance of resilient and diversified digital architectures.

Mr Singh also urged the industry to invest in secure-by-design products and resilience should be part of the business strategy, along with a focus on defence in layered system architecture, proper cyber security clauses in service agreements.

Dr Devesh Tyagi, CEO, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) said that cybersecurity today is not just about software or devices; it is also deeply connected to the internet infrastructure that powers how we access websites and digital services every day. NIXI is working towards building a more resilient internet ecosystem by keeping more traffic local and reducing dependency on external routing systems. “We are working with the Certifying Authority of India to build India’s own SSL ecosystem. This will improve the data sovereignty, strengthen national cyber resilience, and make Indian cyberspace more secure. As India moves towards a 5G ecosystem, AI-native services, IoT-enabled infrastructure, and future digital public platforms – secure digital identity systems and resilient internet infrastructure will become even more critical,” he added.

Ms Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI said that cybersecurity today stands at the heart of India’s digital transformation journey. Protecting digital infrastructure, securing critical sectors, safeguarding citizen trust and ensuring business continuity are now fundamental to sustaining India’s growth trajectory and strengthening its position as a leading digital economy. “As India undergoes a historic digital transformation, institutions like FICCI have an important responsibility to build platforms for collaboration, policy dialogue, industry consensus and actionable partnerships,” she added.

Mr Ashish Handa, CFO, Digital Industries Asia-Pacific, Siemens, stated that as India emerges as a multi-trillion-dollar economy, this growth must be supported by a resilient digital infrastructure and a secure industrial system.