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AI governance frameworks in India

India governs AI through voluntary national guidelines and its data protection law, with sector guidance from regulators.

Law

LawDPDP Act and RulesDigital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and DPDP Rules 2025India's DPDP Act 2023 and DPDP Rules 2025 as they apply to AI. Phased commencement to 13 May 2027, and DPIA, audit and algorithmic due diligence for SDFs.Act enacted 11 August 2023. Rules published 13 November 2025 with phased commencement. Most obligations apply from 13 May 2027.LawIT Rules on synthetic contentIT Rules amendments on synthetically generated informationIndia's February 2026 IT Rules amendments on synthetically generated information. Labels, metadata, SSMI declarations, three-hour takedowns and who it covers.Notified 10 February 2026 (G.S.R. 120(E)). In force since 20 February 2026. Further draft amendments consulted on to 7 May 2026.

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceRBI FREE-AIFramework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the Financial SectorReserve Bank of India's FREE-AI committee report of 13 August 2025. Seven sutras and 26 recommendations on AI for banks, NBFCs and other regulated entities.Committee report published 13 August 2025. Recommendations, not binding directions. RBI issued related draft model risk guidance on 24 June 2026.

Voluntary framework

Voluntary frameworkIndia AI Governance GuidelinesMeitY's India AI Governance Guidelines, released 5 November 2025. Seven sutras, six pillars, action plan and practical guidance for industry and regulators.Released 5 November 2025. Voluntary. No AI-specific law; existing laws apply.
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for India?

This page lists 4 instruments for India: India AI Governance Guidelines, DPDP Act and Rules, IT Rules on synthetic content and RBI FREE-AI. Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for India?

The frameworks listed for India are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

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