Technological Environment

Definition of Technological Environment :-


“Technological Environment means the development in the field of technology which affects business by new inventions of productions and other improvements in techniques to perform the business
 work. "


Explanation


We see that in 21st century, technology is changing fastly. Now, all work is done online and business shops are using machinery at high level. There are following technological environment factors which affects business.


• New inventions to produce the products.

• New inventions relating to marketing like BPO for selling online in international market.

Status of Technological Environment or Technology in India :-


After Independence, India had basic problems like poverty , unemployment and development of India . Indian Govt. has taken many following steps for technological development.


1. Establishment of technological and research institute

Indian govt. has established 500 technological institutes for providing education to Indian students. It has also established 1080 research institutes. In these institutes major names like space research centre, medical research centre and agricultural research centre have developed India technically.


2. Positive Technical policy

India has strong and positive technical policy for technological development. This policy opens door to import technology from foreign countries for increasing agricultural and industrial developments.


3. High Growth Rate of Information Technology in India


In India, IT sector is developing with 35% growth rate, India is second country after China who is using internet at large scale for e-commerce , e-education and e-accounting .


4. Incentive for promoting Technology in India


• Indian Govt. has given 100% income tax exemption for expenses incurred in research of technology in India.

• State financial corporation is uplifting domestic technology by supporting finance to domestic Industries.