The .IN domain is India’s digital identity on the global internet. Understanding who controls it and how it is governed is essential for startups enterprises policymakers and investors who rely on .IN for trust and growth. This article provides a clear end to end overview of who controls .IN, how decisions are made, and how India’s domain governance fits into …
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History of the .IN Domain Extension From 1989 to Today
The .IN domain extension reflects the story of India’s internet journey itself. From early academic networks in the late 1980s to a globally respected digital economy today, .IN has evolved from a technical identifier into a powerful national and commercial symbol. This article traces the complete history of the .IN domain from its origins to its role in today’s internet. …
Read More »Beyond the .Com: Why Your Indian Website Now Ends in .in
In 2026, navigating the internet in India feels a little different. Many familiar banking websites have new addresses. This shift isn’t an accident or a rebrand; it’s the result of a significant regulatory push designed to make India’s digital space safer and more secure. This article will help everyday internet users understand the new landscape of Indian domain names and …
Read More »The Great Indian Digital Migration: How the RBI Mandate Forced Banks to Embrace a Secure New Era
In a significant move to combat online banking fraud and solidify digital trust, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) didn’t just ask banks to be more secure – it mandated a complete domain overhaul. The directive was clear: leave .com or other extensions behind and move to the highly secure, verified .bank.in namespace. This transition, which concluded in late 2025, represents a landmark …
Read More »Celebrating 20 Years of .IN Domains: A Journey of Digital Growth (2005–2025)
Introduction February 16, 2005, marked a game-changing moment in India’s digital landscape. The .IN registry officially opened public registrations, enabling businesses, individuals, and startups to establish their online presence with a truly Indian identity. At launch, fewer than 10,000 .IN domains were registered. Fast forward 20 years, and the number has surged to an impressive 4.1 million – a testament …
Read More »Q4 2024 Domain Name Registrations Reach 364.3 Million
Q4 2024 Domain Name Registrations Reach 364.3 Million The domain name industry ended the fourth quarter of 2024 on a high note, with total registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs) reaching 364.3 million. This figure represents an increase of 2.0 million registrations compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest edition of the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report, …
Read More »A Clarification e-mail from NIXI about Mitsu Registrar Cancellation
NIXI has sent a fresh email on the Mitsu registrar termination subject, this email clearly articulating the Mitsu Inc (Mitsu.in Registrar) has come clear from all allegations lead to the termination of the registrar agreement. NIXI email has been shared below for your quick refernece: Dear Registrant,It is hereby clarified that the termination of “MITSU INC” Accreditation by NIXI was …
Read More »Dynadot.com Issues – Not able to Register or renew domains
Several .IN domain names registrants are reported they couldn’t register new .IN domains / couldn’t transfer or renew .IN domain names at dynadot.com registrar. Registrants are facing this issue for almost 4 days and Dyandot has not sent a formal communication to all impacted registrants. Those who contacted the Dyandot.com directly receiving the communication similar to the one mentioned below: …
Read More »Mitsu Registar Termination Declared as Illegal by Arbitration Tribunal
We have earlier covered the details about Mitsu.in registrar termination order by NIXI and also the subsequent updates in relation to the same topic. Our focus always on the impact the registrants were expereinced and even today our intention is always clearly to keep the registrants fully aware of whats happening as it was a painful journey for registrants, registrar …
Read More »Public Comments Requested by .IN Registry – Proposed Change in .IN registrant Agreemenet
.IN Registry has requested a public opinion about restricting the .IN registrants from buying and selling .IN domains at a higher price. IN registry is allowing public registrations since 16th Feb 2005 , prior to that it was restricted to only trade mark holders to request a domain name registration. It’s close to 18+ years registrants from almost 150+ countries …
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