India’s non-English speaking Internet users increasing significantly, creating new challenges for businesses and opportunities for translators

Briefing

India's non-English speaking Internet users increasing significantly, creating new challenges for businesses and opportunities for translators

March 1, 2017

Briefing

  • Growth in Non-English Speaking Internet Users - Non-English speaking Internet users in India, numbering almost 150 million, growing faster and outpacing English speakers, driving businesses to account for local language preferences
  • India's Diverse Languages – Has 22 official languages, 122 major languages and 1,600 dialects
  • Translator Opportunity – Vast Indian language system and rising Internet adoption creating opportunities for translators, with India dubbed as next frontier in language services
  • Digital India Campaign – Rural Wi-Fi infrastructure investments help grow Internet and smartphone users in country

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Source

Original Publication Date

January 9, 2017

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