authors
Payal Shikha

abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the inadequacies of traditional corporate systems, accelerating the shift to digital economies and resulting in extensive upheaval. The epidemic necessitated a rapid transition to digital platforms for e-commerce, digital payment systems, and remote work. Industrialized countries such as the US and UK quickly adopted e-commerce, banking, and digital collaboration capabilities to sustain operations and engage with consumers. The COVID-19 epidemic has accelerated the digital transformation of business, altering consumer behaviour, organizational frameworks, and international trade. Likewise, emerging countries such as Brazil and India have surmounted challenges, including infrastructure deficiencies, by adopting digitalization in critical sectors such as agriculture, education, and banking. This paper examines the transformations in digital commerce since the pandemic, the challenges and opportunities it presents for businesses and governments, and the strategic responses necessary to capitalize on the advantages while mitigating the disadvantages. The study provides a global perspective on the influence of digital economies on post-pandemic recovery, emphasizing the vital role of digital technologies in transforming economic landscapes globally.