CAIT, NASSCOM sign pact to train traders across India in AI, cyber security, digital marketing – BusinessLine

 -718.65 -179.90+ 157.00 -370.00 -1,135.00 -718.65 -179.90 -179.90+ 157.00+ 157.00 -370.00Traders body CAIT and IT industry body Nasscom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to train traders across India in AI, cybersecurity and digital marketing.The pact, signed under the programme "Tech Connect for Traders and MSMEs – Accelerating Digital Transformation", was signed in the presence of Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada.The minister emphasised that adopting digital technologies is no longer an option but a necessity in today's business environment. He expressed confidence that this initiative would enable small traders to leverage technology effectively, expand their businesses, access new market opportunities, and strengthen their competitiveness in the global marketplace.CAIT Secretary General and MP Praveen Khandelwal said that embracing digital platforms has become essential for traders in today's rapidly evolving business environment. Consumers are increasingly shifting towards digital channels, and traders who fail to adopt emerging technologies in time risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive market, he added.Published on October 28, 2026 Copyright© 2026, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. BACK TO TOPComments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.Terms & conditions  |  Institutional Subscribersource