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New IT Rules Mandate 2-Hour Deepfake Takedown

Amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, notified on February 10, 2026, and effective February 20, 2026, now require social media platforms to remove "sensitive" synthetically generated information (SGI), including deepfakes, within two hours of receiving a complaint. Previously, the deadline was 24 hours. The rules also mandate prominent labeling and embedded metadata for AI-generated content.

Why it matters — Platforms must implement significantly faster content moderation systems and technical measures for AI content, or face legal repercussions for non-compliance.

indianexpress.com · 09 August 2026 · Read the original →

Manufacturing

India Boosts Semiconductor Manufacturing with New Plant, $5B Investment

Commercial production of discrete semiconductor devices commenced at CDIL Semiconductor's Mohali facility on September 17, 2026, coinciding with SEMICON India 2026. At the event, Applied Materials announced a $5 billion investment over the next decade in India for research, supply chain, and workforce development.

Why it matters — India's domestic electronics and deep tech sectors gain a local supply chain for critical components, potentially reducing import reliance and fostering new hardware innovation.

electronics.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 20 September 2026 · Read the original →

Policy & Regulation

DPDP Act Enforcement Nears, Consent Manager Framework Opens

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act's 'soft enforcement period' is set to conclude in November 2026, with penalties up to INR 2.5 billion for non-compliance for financial firms. Concurrently, the Consent Manager registration framework is expected to operationalize between June and August 2026, requiring businesses to prepare for new data consent management protocols.

Why it matters — Businesses, especially those handling personal data, must prioritize compliance with the DPDP Act as enforcement tightens and the Consent Manager ecosystem becomes active, necessitating robust data governance and privacy engineering solutions.

India Briefing · 02 August 2026 · Read the original →

Funding

River Mobility Raises $120 Million Funding

EV startup River Mobility secured $120 million in funding during the first week of August 2026. Key investors in this round include Elev8 Venture Partners, Claypond Capital, Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, 360 ONE Asset, JIF Capital, and HDFC AMC. This significant investment contributed to a sharp rise in venture capital inflow for Indian startups this week.

Why it matters — This large Series B funding signals strong investor confidence in India's EV sector, enabling River Mobility to scale production and expand market reach.

YourStory.com · 09 August 2026 · Read the original →

Manufacturing

India Expands Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that three semiconductor plants (Micron, Kaynes, CG Semi) have begun commercial production under Semicon 1.0, with 5-8 more expected in the coming years. The Semicon 2.0 program, approved in July 2026 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay, further strengthens India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. The PLI scheme for Large Scale Electronic Manufacturing has attracted ₹96,000 crore in investments.

Why it matters — Increased domestic chip and electronics production reduces import dependence and creates opportunities for local suppliers and skilled manufacturing jobs.

pib.gov.in · 16 August 2026 · Read the original →

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