Last Reviewed: August 2026 · Author: Saurabh Gupta, CISM, CIPP/E · Founder, MYITMANAGER DPDP Act compliance in India costs ₹3–8 lakhs for startups and SMEs,
India’s DPDP Act is now enforceable. If you process data of EU or Indian residents, understanding the key differences between DPDP and GDPR is critical — from legal bases and consent standards to breach notification and penalties.
DPDP Act penalties in India go up to ₹250 crore per violation. With the DPDP Rules now operational, Indian startups and SMEs face real enforcement risk. Here is the complete penalty structure, real scenarios, and what to do now.
Most Indian companies think they are DPDP Act compliant. A proper DPIA proves otherwise. Learn the step-by-step approach to conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment for DPDP Act 2023 compliance — avoid penalties up to ₹250 crore and close enterprise deals faster.
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