Ali's unit aligns with Digital India

UCWeb, Alibaba's mobile browser subsidiary, pledged on Friday to serve the Indian market with better technology and products, after media reports said it was in talks with local telecoms and Wi-Fi providers to offer free internet service in the country.

"Internet access for all is integral to realize the Digital India dream and a long-term vision for UCWeb," the company said in a written reply to China Daily on Friday.

"Being the No 1 mobile browser in India, we should take on our responsibility to serve them with better technology and products."