New Delhi, June 1 -- In the rapidly evolving global technology landscape, India has shattered traditional economic trajectories to emerge as a premier digital superpower, climbing to 5th place globally on the 2026 CHIPS-Combined index, according to the State of India Digital Economy (SIDE) report.

The definitive report revealed a unique phenomenon: a developing nation with lower per capita income successfully rivalling advanced economies through sheer population scale, robust connectivity, and an unparalleled digital service export engine.

India has climbed from 8th place in 2025 to become the 5th most digitalised country in the world in 2026 (scoring 36.90 on the CHIPS-Combined index). It now ranks alongside advanced economies despite ...