India’s cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. Tougher regulatory enforcement and increasingly sophisticated threats have collided to expand the nation’s attack surface and usher in a new era of accountability‑driven scrutiny.
In the below article, Amit Jaju and Amol Pitale examine the seven critical regulatory, technological, and geopolitical forces reshaping cyber risk in India. From enforcement of the landmark Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI)‑enabled fraud, they explore the challenges organisations now face — and why forensic readiness and systemic resilience are essential to staying ahead.
Explore the full article for practical insight into how organizations can strengthen cyber resilience and operate securely in an increasingly demanding risk environment.
This article was originally published by Chambers & Partners for The Chambers 2026 Global Practice Guide – Cybersecurity on March 17, 2026.
© Copyright 2026. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not necessarily the views of Ankura Consulting Group, LLC, its management, its subsidiaries, its affiliates, or its other professionals. Ankura is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.
