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Representing a diverse and rapidly expanding tech industry in India

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Nasscom's public policy function, representing a diverse and rapidly expanding technology industry in India, plays a vital role in advocating for policies that facilitate the sector's growth and development. Working closely with the industry, government, and other stakeholders, we shape policies, laws, and regulations that promote user trust, market innovation, and ease of doing business.

Policy

Focus Areas

Technology Policy
Technology Policy
  • M2M / IoT
  • Net Neutrality
  • Intermediary Liability
  • IPR
  • Defence Offsets
Regulations
Regulations
  • SEZ
  • STPI
  • Startup
  • Companies act and accounting standards
Bills & Policies
Bills & Policies
  • Consumer Protection
  • GST
  • State IT Policy
  • Foreign Trade Policy
  • Labour Laws
Union Budget and Taxation
Union Budget and Taxation
  • Pre and Post Budget Submissions
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Service Tax

Public Policy Highlights

Ongoing Policy Work

Call for Inputs: feedback on the Indian Standard on Online Consumer Reviews

Posted On: | Posted By: GarimaP

Background In November 2022, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (DoCA) launched a framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce…
Feedback on the Committee on Digital Competition Law Report and draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024

Posted On: | Posted By: Sudipto

On May 15, 2024, nasscom submitted feedback on the Report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) and draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024 (DCB). Our overall position is that before government adopts a new ex-ante law, it requires more…
MoF: Meetings on GST, Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing issues

Posted On: | Posted By: tejasvi

We, along with the industry, held detailed discussions with the senior officials of Ministry of Finance on April 26 and 27, 2024 on key measures to improve ease of doing business under GST and corporate tax and also increase the global…
NASSCOM-ISPA ROUNDTABLE ON SPACETECH ECOSYSTEM

Posted On: | Posted By: dhananjay511

Background In recent years, the government has taken considerable steps to enable the participation of non-government entities (NGEs) in India’s space sector. For instance, in 2023, India announced its Space Policy to facilitate the participation…
Call for Inputs: Draft Guidelines on Digital Lending – Transparency in Aggregation of Loan Products from Multiple Lenders

Posted On: | Posted By: GarimaP

RBI has published draft guidelines to enable transparency in aggregation of loan products from multiple lenders. The Guidelines mandate compliance with a view to enable borrowers to have prior information about the potential lenders to be able to…
Feedback on TRAI Consultation Paper on Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024

Posted On: | Posted By: Sudipto

We responded to the TRAI Consultation Paper on “Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024”. Our principal recommendations are as follows (see attachment for detailed feedback.): 1. The nature of provision of broadcasting and OTT…
Handbook on Labour Codes - A ready reference for CXOs and public policy professionals highlighting key changes in the legal framework for the IT and BPM industry

Posted On: | Posted By: Sudipto

India's economic growth and development are inextricably linked to the productivity and well-being of its workforce. As the nation continues its upward trajectory, the importance of progressive labour laws that safeguard workers' rights while…
CALL FOR INPUTS: TRAI CP FOR FORMULATION OF NATIONAL BROADCASTING POLICY

Posted On: | Posted By: Sudipto

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is in the process of formulating a National Broadcasting Policy (NBP) and has requested Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to provide inputs under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997.…
Complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Examining Industry Perspectives

Posted On: | Posted By: priyanshi

Nasscom is conducting a webinar on “Complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Examining Industry Perspectives” on April 25, 2024 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. To register for the webinar please fill this form: https://nasscom-in.zoom.us/…

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