India: New Technology

This article examines the emergence of "competitive denial M&A" a revolutionary acquisition strategy exemplified by Anthropic’s $300 million acquisition of Stainless in May 2026, where the target company was purchased primarily to deny competitors access to shared infrastructure rather than to achieve traditional synergies.

The Advent of Artificial intelligence (“AI”) has taken its shape and form in nearly all the sectors, contributing either directly or indirectly to the Indian economy. It has now moved from a topic of revolution to an issue for discussion and more so a reason for restructuring the existing legal regimes. One such sector where AI has settled itself is that of music industry or broadly putting it, the creative industry, amid the growing characterization of the Indian economy as an ‘orange economy,’ driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property.

The June 2026 edition of Dentons Link Legal IP & Technology Newsletter examines the global intellectual property ecosystem's strong momentum, featuring record-high filings, AI-driven innovation surges, and pivotal rulings that reflect technological advancement and evolving regulatory priorities. From bizarre patent cases like motorized pasta forks to multimillion-dollar verdicts collapsed by procedural flaws, the newsletter explores landmark decisions in pharmaceutical patents, trademark enforcement, and AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way decisions are made across critical sectors worldwide. This shift from automation to autonomy presents significant challenges for traditional tort law, which has historically been built around concepts such as human fault, foreseeability and direct causation.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released proposed amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Amendment"), with an addition to the clear labeling of synthetically generated content in the Draft Amendments already placed in public domain via notice dated April 21, 2026

On May 25, 2026, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (“CERT-In”) issued the ‘Blueprint for Reducing Exposure and Defending against AI-Assisted Vulnerabilities Exploitation in Digital Infrastructure’ (“Blueprint“).

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines requiring brands to disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence in advertising.

India's digital and AI regulatory framework has entered a decisive new phase. On 10 February 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework specifically addressing Synthetically Generated Information (“SGI”). These amendments, which took effect on 20 February 2026, mark India's response to the proliferation of deepfakes, AI-generated content, and other forms of synthetic media that can deceive users and cause significant harm.

Sophisticated investors investing in India are no longer required to settle for the fund. Increasingly, they want the deal, i.e., the specific, high-conviction opportunity sitting inside the fund’s portfolio.