How India is catching up on user data protection with DPDPA

Heightened regulatory expectations (after the release of draft DPDPA rules) are driving organisations across various sectors to proactively strengthen their data protection frameworks.

India may not have a dedicated cookie law, but the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) sets clear principles for obtaining granular consent from users

ASCI Academy releases white paper on navigating cookies in the age of DPDPA

Advertisers use cookies to gather data on user behaviour, preferences, and browsing history to deliver targeted ads that drive higher engagement and better ROI.

The paper provides actionable insights on crafting an effective cookie policy to help stakeholders navigate the complexities of consent, transparency, and user control in an increasingly privacy-conscious world.

Budget 2025: Startups seek policies to encourage local breakthroughs, make India global AI hub

The startup sector has also sought focused policies for blockchain adoption, Web3 innovation, and crypto investments, including revisiting the 30% tax and 1% TDS, given their global relevance.

For startups to scale quickly and efficiently, the sector emphasises streamlining the GST structure for digital platforms, simplifying regulatory processes, tax relief, foreign funds, AI-focused policies and enhanced support for intellectual property rights.

Godrej Enterprises Group earmarks Rs 1200 cr investment in tech, digital skills

Rs 1200 crore investment is planned over the next 3-5 years on tech and digital skills by Godrej Enterprises Group.

To achieve a seamless customer experience across its businesses, Godrej Enterprises Group is investing in new digital solutions and technology platforms including strategic digital platforms, AI, and generative AI technologies across business units.

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AI Chatbot to simplify navigation and services at Mahakumbh 2025

With NCH’s AI-driven, sector-specific analysis, these convergence partners can now act more effectively and efficiently in resolving consumer issues, thereby enhancing consumer trust and satisfaction.

The new chatbot will offer accurate details on parking, food courts and hospitals within one kilometer radius of the user.

India leads global mobile app market in downloads and usage

Mobile users worldwide spent an astounding 4.2 trillion hours on apps across iOS and Google Play in 2024, equating to roughly 3.5 hours per user daily

Social apps continued to dominate consumer attention, with 3 trillion hours spent globally on social media and messaging apps in 2024 — up 6% from the 2.8 trillion hours recorded in 2023.