India, Nov. 17 -- India's formal notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules marks one of the most consequential regulatory shifts since the country's 2011 IT Rules. The new framework gives structure to how personal data must be collected, processed, stored and safeguarded, bringing India closer to global privacy benchmarks while addressing the unique realities of its expanding digital economy.

From startups to large enterprises, and from AI innovators to legacy manufacturers, the Rules are being viewed not merely as a compliance requirement but as a strategic inflection point. Industry leaders across sectors highlight that the DPDP regime is poised to redefine trust, governance, and accountability in ways that will...