India's Internet subscribers 

1998

0.7 million

2002

13.5 Million

Estimated Users by 2004-2005

30 Million

Estimated Annual sales on the Internet by 2004

Rs.69000000000000/- 

The Internet holds significant potential for the development of the Indian economy especially in the areas of tele-medicine and distance education.

Internet is making people rich. The 40 richest people in America are under 40. They're young, smart and on the 'net! The Internet is responsible for more rags-to-riches billionaires than any other industry.