siliconindia | | AUGUST 20259regulations, are setting the foundation for India's rise as a global innovation powerhouse", says Ripul Chhabra, Founder & Managing Director, Techwink Services6. Internet Shutdown Regulations While often overlooked, India's position as the global leader in internet shutdowns prompted debates on digital rights vs national security. The absence of a clear national policy initially created confusion.Impact: e-Commerce, edtech, and gig economy workers bore the brunt. Industries began lobbying for more balanced rules to ensure business continuity.7. Cybersecurity Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure Issued by CERT-In in 2022, these mandates required logging, reporting of breaches within 6 hours, and retention of customer data logs.Impact: While the policy strained smaller players initially, it significantly raised India's cyber preparedness. Industries in banking, energy, and telecom accelerated security investments, often leading to indigenous cybersecurity innovation.8. Drone Policy 2021 The liberalized Drone Rules 2021 replaced red tape with red carpet. The government removed several licensing barriers and launched a digital sky platform.Impact: Logistics, agriculture, surveying, and defense sectors saw an influx of drone startups. For the first time, homegrown drone tech looked viable for exports and large-scale deployment.9. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) ONDC, backed by DPIIT, aims to democratize digital commerce by creating an open, interoperable platform that levels the playing field for small retailers.Impact: Traditional kiranas and small businesses can now go digital without relying on Amazon or Flipkart. It promises to redistribute power across the e-commerce value chain.10. IndiaAI Mission Expected to be fully launched by 2025, IndiaAI is India's flagship AI policy with focus on compute infrastructure, open datasets, skilling, and innovation hubs.Impact: Indian businesses in agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing are poised to benefit from AI-driven productivity gains. Startups building Indic-language LLMs and ethical AI tools are attracting record investments.Beyond the Top 10: The Invisible Hand of PolicyThese 10 milestones are only the beginning of India's policy iceberg. Other impactful frameworks such as the Gati Shakti Plan, Geospatial Guidelines, National Blockchain Strategy, and Telecom Bill 2023 are already changing industrial plans. In a nation as large and constantly changing as India, technology policy is not merely a regulatory code it's an industrial roadmap. Whether it's making room for 5G rollout, protecting user information or luring overseas capital, these updates build the backbone of India's tech-fueled economic aspiration."India's policy momentum around digital finance, data infrastructure, and AI regulation is enabling a fundamental shift in how capital markets operate. From SEBI's AI adoption to the rise of intelligent trading platforms, we're witnessing a transition from intuition-led strategies to data-driven decision-making. By aligning innovation with thoughtful regulation, India is setting the stage for resilient, democratized, and globally competitive financial markets", says Yogesh Kansal, Chief Business Officer & Co-founder, AppreciateNavigating the Policy-Industry NexusThe connection between industry and policy is not one-way anymore. Industry players are co-architects of policy today, engaging in consultations, driving reforms, and influencing implementation. But difficulties persist compliance pressures, confusion in interpretation, and reconciling expansion with rights. With technology racing ahead, policies have to be agile, participative, and innovation-led. One thing is certain: India's tech policy landscape is no longer about catching up to the world. It's about leading from the front.ConclusionIndia's industrial future is being scripted not just in code, but in clauses. Such tech policy changes have unleashed new horizons, de-risked innovation, and provided Indian industry with a strong platform to dream bigger, build faster, and compete stronger. In the great symphony of international tech, India is no longer just a willing listener, it's starting to play with these policies.
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