Membership
Why Become a Member?
B-DIA invites technology leaders, innovators, public institutions, startups, and policymakers to collaborate in building India’s digital future. As a member, you gain access to policy advocacy, knowledge-sharing platforms, project partnerships, and an exclusive network shaping Digital Bharat
Membership Benefits
Who Can Join?
Large Enterprises & MNCs
Indian Startups & MSMEs
NGOs and Think Tanks
Academic & Research Institutions
Central & State Government Bodies
Individual Experts and Technologists
Membership Process
Primary Members
Any Company or Firm with registered headquarter in India with all the founders Indian citizens engaged in product and service in the area of Information Technology and associated areas. This category of Members shall stand for annual elections to the Management Committee and have the right to vote.
International Members
An international Company / Firm / Organisation / Association with registered headquarter outside India or with any founders not Indian citizens and operating in India are eligible to become International Members. They shall not be eligible to stand for election of Management Committee or any other body and shall also not have the right to vote.
Honorary Members
The industry body may, at the discretion of the Management Committee (MC), admit individuals as Honorary Members in recognition of their significant contributions to the industry or society. Honorary Members shall be granted honorary status without the obligation to pay membership fees. Such members shall not have the right to vote at general meetings or exercise any other voting powers within the organization. Their role shall be purely advisory or symbolic, intended to honour their achievements and facilitate their continued involvement in the industry body’s activities, without conferring any formal decision-making authority.
Membership Admission Procedure
❖ For admission as a Member of B-DIA, a Company or a Firm shall make an application in writing to the Director General on the prescribed form, which shall be signed by the applicant. The application shall contain an acceptance of, and an agreement to abide by, the rules and regulations of the Association.
❖ Such an application shall be proposed by one and seconded by another Member of the Management Committee and may be admitted by the Association after the office-bearers have approved the application form.
❖ Primary Member: Formal application to accompany annual report/audited accounts, company profile, entrance fee, proof of the latest investment figure in plant and machinery / equipment and annual turnover (either a registration certificate as per MSME Act or a certification by the auditors/authority (for a micro/small/medium scale company), certificate of incorporation (for a newly established company).
❖ International Member: Formal application to accompany copy of RBI approval for opening Office in India & copy of annual report of parent company.
❖ The newly Set up Firms and Start Ups: Annual subscription of ` INR 10,500 (This rate is applicable for the first two years of admission or until the start of commercial production/service whichever is earlier)
IT Companies
| Sr.No | Enterprises | Criteria | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Startups | As per the Government of India definition prevailing at the time of admission (Any Firm up to a period of ten years from the date of incorporation/ registration in India. Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees) | ₹ 5,000 |
| 02 | Small | Annual Turnover < 50 crores | ₹ 5,000 |
| 03 | Medium | Annual Turnover >= 50 crores and < 250 crores | ₹ 10,500 |
| 04 | Large | Annual Turnover >= 250 crores | ₹ 21,000 |
| 05 | International Member | International Company / firm/ Organisation / Association | US$ 1,000 |
✓ Proof of the latest investment figure and annual turnover is to be submitted.
✓ Application fee shall be refunded in case the application is rejected
2b. Annual Subscription
Primary Member
The annual subscription due from each Member shall be calculated on a slab system on the basis of its Gross Sales Turnover during the last financial year in the case of existing Member or on the basis of an estimated turnover for such existing Members who have not finalised their Annual Turnover figures or for a new Member at the following rates:
| Sr.No | Fee Slabs | Annual Turnover (INR) | Annual Subscription (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Slab 1 | Not exceeding 5 crores | ₹ 20,000 |
| 02 | Slab 2 | Exceeding 5 crores but not exceeding 20 crores | ₹ 65,000 |
| 03 | Slab 3 | Exceeding 20 crores but not exceeding 50 crores | ₹ 1,50,000 |
| 04 | Slab 4 | Exceeding 50 crores but not exceeding 250 crores | ₹ 2,60,000 |
| 05 | Slab 5 | Exceeding 250 crores but not exceeding 500 crores | ₹ 3,00,000 |
| 06 | Slab 6 | Exceeding 500 crores but not exceeding 750 crores | ₹ 4,15,000 |
| 07 | Slab 7 | Exceeding 750 crores but not exceeding 1000 crores | ₹ 5,20,000 |
| 08 | Slab 8 | Exceeding 1000 crores but not exceeding 2000 crores | ₹ 6,70,000 |
| 09 | Slab 9 | 2000 crores and above | ₹ 8,50,000 |
✓ GST (Goods and Services Tax) 18% is applicable on the annual subscription & application fee amount.
✓ Membership Subscription is calculated on the basis of financial year (April - March)
✓ Yearly renewal subscription becomes due on 1st April. Members are required to provide latest Annual Turnover figures to B-DIA every year for calculating the renewal subscription, If the Annual Turnover figures are not submitted, billing will be on 20% increase on Annual Turnover of previous year.
The newly Set up Firms and Start Ups: Annual subscription of INR 10,500 (This rate is applicable for the first two years of admission or until the start of commercial production/service whichever is earlier)
International Member - Overseas Organisations/Companies:| Sr.No | Annual Turnover - Worldwide | Annual Subscription (in US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Up to US $ 100 million | ₹ 1,000 |
| 02 | Exceeding US $ 100 million but not exceeding US$ 1000 million | ₹ 3,000 |
| 03 | Exceeding US $ 1000 million | ₹ 5,000 |
Payment option:
A. Full payment for the financial year
B. First payment: 1st qtr = full; 2nd qtr = 3/4; 3rd qtr = half; 4th qtr = 1/4 subscription.
3. Resignation
Any Member may withdraw from the Confederation by giving three months’ notice, in writing, to the Director General, of his intention to do so provided that the annual subscription for the current year and any other dues have been fully paid up.
3a. Cessation of Membership
A. A Member shall ipso facto cease to be a member of the Confederation.
B. in case it defaults in paying subscription.
C. in case it resigns in the manner laid down.
Matters relating to expulsion, resignation, cessation etc. shall be decided as per the Rules of the Association
4. Members’ Participation
It is important that all Members are aware of, and take advantage of, the services provided. Only Members’ participation in the events and use of the various services will be a measure of the adequacy of the Association’s endeavours. It is only through members’ feedback that new services can be developed and evolved. Every Member is free to put forward ideas, draft policy proposals and present them to the President, President-Designate or Vice President
5. Grant Funding and Corpus Contributions
The industry body may, at its discretion, accept grants, donations, or contributions from external entities, including government bodies, institutions, or private organizations. These grants, which shall be tax-free in nature, can be utilized for the promotion of the body’s objectives and activities. The amount received from such grants may be transferred into the corpus of the industry body, becoming part of the body’s long-term financial resources. These contributions shall not be subject to any obligation for repayment and will remain in the corpus, to be used in accordance with the body’s mission and governance guidelines. The Management Committee shall ensure that all grants accepted are aligned with the organization’s objectives, and that their utilization remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations.