The DPDP Rules were notified on 14 November 2025, and the Act's substantive provisions come into force 18 months later, on 14 May 2027. This category tracks what "compliant by the deadline" actually means in practice: which obligations apply from day one, which have a longer runway, and what a realistic readiness timeline looks like for a business that hasn't started yet. It's written for founders, compliance owners, and advisors who need a clear-eyed view of the calendar, not marketing urgency.