New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- As Indian enterprises head into 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a pilot project or a boardroom talking point. It is becoming embedded into core business operations, from customer engagement and decision-making to automation and analytics. Yet, as AI systems move closer to real-world impact, a hard truth is becoming impossible to ignore:AI can only scale as far as data governance allows it to.

The notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act Rules has added urgency to a conversation that was already gathering momentum. Enterprises are now navigating a reality where innovation, accountability, transparency, and trust must coexist. In this environment, data governance is shifting decisivel...