New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India's digital economy is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2025, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.

The projection, based on data from the ministry of electronics and information technology, is set to significantly impact the employment sector, especially the gig economy, and overcome challenges in the job market.

The digital economy, as defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), refers to "all economic activity reliant on, or significantly enhanced by the use of digital inputs, including digital technologies, infrastructure, digital services, and data," the survey said. The sector refers to all producers and consumers, including the government, utilising digital inputs ...