As India’s foundational tech legislation takes shape, startups face a new era of compliance, platform accountability, and innovation opportunities, demanding strategic shifts from founders and investors alike.
The Digital Tsunami: Why India’s Internet Needed a New Rulebook
For over two decades, India’s digital economy, a vibrant tapestry of innovation and disruption, has largely operated under the shadow of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Enacted at a time when dial-up modems were still a common sight and social media was a distant dream, the IT Act, while pioneering for its era, has long struggled to keep pace with the exponential growth and complexities of the modern