📚 Extracted Documents

This document, written by Ojasvi Gupta and published on December 16, 2025, reports on the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) urging the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to withdraw recent directives mandating SIM-binding. IAMAI argues that the rules exceed the Telecommunications Act's jurisdiction and could negatively impact businesses and MSMEs by disrupting digital services.

The document contains a series of press releases from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Key topics include IAMAI urging the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to withdraw SIM-binding directions, highlighting potential disruptions for consumers, and concerns about exceeding the Telecom Act's scope. Another significant point is IAMAI's critique of the draft AI labelling rules proposed by MeitY.

This document is an advisory note from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) expressing concerns over the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MeitY) draft AI labelling rules. IAMAI argues that the broad definitions and requirements in the proposal are vague, impractical, and may pose significant compliance burdens, particularly for startups. It recommends against mandatory labelling and urges a more precise framework until global standards are developed.

The document is a press release issued by NABARD and IAMAI announcing the launch of the Earth Summit 2025-26, an initiative aimed at driving policy, technology, and investment collaborations for sustainable rural transformation across India. The summit will consist of three conferences held in Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi, emphasizing rural innovation and development. Key speakers include Shaji K.V., Chairman of NABARD, and Dr. Subho Ray, President of IAMAI.

This document is a news article by The Financial Express discussing the Internet and Mobile Association of India's (IAMAI) reaction to draft amendments on AI labelling proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The IAMAI argues that the new rules could lead to over-regulation and redundant compliance for content created or modified by AI. The article details IAMAI's concerns and recommendations regarding the legal definition of 'synthetically generated information'.

This press release from the Reserve Bank of India announces the recognition of the Self-Regulated Payment System Operators Association (SRPA) as a Self-Regulatory Organization for payment system operators in India. The recognition follows frameworks issued by the RBI in October 2020 and March 2024, and involves major digital payment operators such as Razorpay and PhonePe. The SRPA is tasked with implementing governance and compliance mechanisms according to the RBI’s standards, aimed at strengthening oversight within India's digital payments sector.

This is a press release issued by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) announcing the appointment of new leadership for their Digital Advertising Council (DAC). Shantanu Sirohi, CEO of Interactive Avenues, has been appointed as Chairperson, with Satyan Gajwani and Priya Choudhary as Co-Chairpersons. The release outlines goals such as promoting industry growth and fostering collaboration.

This press release from the Internet and Mobile Association of India's Digital Advertising Council (DAC) announces the appointment of Shantanu Sirohi as the new Chairperson, and Satyan Gajwani and Priya Choudhary as Co-Chairs. These appointments are aimed at furthering responsible growth and transparency in the digital advertising sector in India. The announcement highlights the tenure of these positions and the collaborative goals intended to support the digital advertising ecosystem.

This press release announces the appointment of Shantanu Sirohi as the new Chairperson of the Digital Advertising Council (DAC) under the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Satyan Gajwani and Priya Choudhary have also been named Co-Chairpersons. The release details their roles and outlines the council's focus on innovation, transparency, and responsible industry growth in digital advertising.

This document is a press release from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) expressing support for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's (MIB) new task force aimed at combating online piracy in India. The release outlines how this initiative, supported by recent piracy laws, intends to protect the country's creative economy and addresses a significant revenue loss that affects the entertainment industry. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts to safeguard creative work and maintain a thriving entertainment ecosystem.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has submitted a proposal to the Indian government requesting a temporary exemption for data fiduciaries from certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. This request aims to ease the compliance burdens on AI companies using publicly available data for training, with the intention of fostering innovation. The submission highlights the challenges of current legislations on AI model development, particularly for startups.

The Fintech Convergence Council under the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Vibhav Hathi as its new Chairperson, with Praveena Rai and Suresh Sethi as Co-Chairpersons for a two-year term. The council aims to support India's fintech ecosystem by working closely with regulators and stakeholders to promote innovation and inclusivity in digital finance. The appointments strengthen the council's leadership across various fintech committees such as Digital Lending, WealthTech, and RegTech.

This is a press release announcing that Bhavit Sheth, co-founder and COO of Dream Sports, has been appointed as the chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India's (IAMAI) Digital Gaming Committee, while Nikhil Bansal from Google is named as the co-chairman. The document outlines their new roles and their vision for the future of India's gaming sector, highlighting the committee's focus on responsible gaming and sustainable growth. Sheth and Bansal succeed Bhavin Pandya and others, aiming to further engage with industry partners and policymakers.

This is a press release by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) announcing the appointment of MN Srinivasu as the chairman for the term 2025-2027. Harshil Mathur, CEO of Razorpay, is appointed as vice chairman, and Sameer Nigam of PhonePe takes the role of the treasurer. These appointments complete IAMAI's new executive council alongside Dr. Subho Ray, President of IAMAI.