India’s technology landscape is in the middle of a pivotal shift, shaped by escalating regulatory expectations and a renewed surge of capital into emerging startups. This week, the industry saw two major threads dominate conversations: the growing complexities surrounding compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and a significant INR 120 Cr funding round raised by logistics tech player Pidge. Together, these developments reflect how India’s tech ecosystem is evolving—balancing governance with growth, innovation with accountability.
DPDP Compliance: Startups Caught Between Mandate and Cost
Since the draft rules under the DPDP Act began circulating among stakeholders,
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