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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

What to know about Risk & Compliance

Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.

Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.

Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.

For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon
Productivity

FICO names Tech Mahindra winner in eCommerce hackathon

The award could help Indian online retailers cut costly cash-on-delivery returns, with FICO estimating monthly losses avoided of INR 1 crore.

Last week

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks
Scams

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks

Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.

Last month

Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise
Gaming

Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise

The game developer is using fresh capital to scale AI-driven production and live services as it faces rising costs and tougher launch economics.

Last month

Harness launches tools to manage AI agents lifecycle
IT Department

Harness launches tools to manage AI agents lifecycle

Only 8% of organisations have agentic AI in production, highlighting the governance gap Harness aims to close with its new tools.

Last month

CloudifyOps launches MIXIMO for cloud migration plans
IT Industry

CloudifyOps launches MIXIMO for cloud migration plans

That could cut cloud migration risk and planning time for firms moving workloads across Amazon Web Services, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Last month

AI shifts focus to governance across enterprise security
IT service management

AI shifts focus to governance across enterprise security

Boards now face rising pressure to govern AI agents and multiple tools as enterprises embed the technology across security, CX and IT.

Last month

AI Appreciation Day spotlights India's growth stakes
IT Industry

AI Appreciation Day spotlights India's growth stakes

Indian firms and schools face a widening AI skills gap as leaders warn of productivity gains, job disruption and ethical risks.

Last month

TCS opens Bengaluru AI lab for industrial autonomy
Robotics

TCS opens Bengaluru AI lab for industrial autonomy

Manufacturers and transport firms will be able to test AI systems in Bengaluru before deployment, cutting risk in live industrial operations.

Last month

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth
Job Market

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

The Dubai-based group is tapping India's engineering talent to deepen support for client platforms, AI and cyber security worldwide.

Last month

Bank of Maharashtra launches cybersecurity hackathon
Data Analytics

Bank of Maharashtra launches cybersecurity hackathon

Students and dropouts will pitch banking security ideas for a prize pool of more than INR ₹10 lakh as digital fraud risks mount.

Last month

Unwired Connect wins DALI-2 certification for drivers
Energy efficient

Unwired Connect wins DALI-2 certification for drivers

Standards-based lighting controls should be easier to specify in mixed-vendor projects after the company secured DALI-2 approval for six LED drivers.

Last month

RiskProfiler wins 120 G2 nods across 31 categories
Productivity

RiskProfiler wins 120 G2 nods across 31 categories

The recognition underscores rising demand for cyber-risk tools that show measurable returns, as buyers demand faster deployment and continuous monitoring.

Last month

Hyderabad police deploy Blue Cloud's SOCEYE platform
Regulatory technology

Hyderabad police deploy Blue Cloud's SOCEYE platform

The rollout gives Hyderabad City Police a live tool to verify claims, route online complaints and preserve evidence across multiple Indian languages.

Last month

ESDS launches Swaraj Cloud for Indian regulated sectors
IT Industry

ESDS launches Swaraj Cloud for Indian regulated sectors

Indian banks and government bodies get a domestic cloud option as ESDS seeks to ease data-residency compliance and speed deployments in minutes.

Last month

Securonix names Toby Weiss as Chief Executive Officer
Productivity

Securonix names Toby Weiss as Chief Executive Officer

Rising alert volumes and staff shortages are pushing security teams towards AI tools that cut costs and speed investigations.

Tue, 30th Jun 2026

NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company
Recruitment

NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company

Clients seeking fewer vendors may now get workforce, technology and risk support from one provider as AI deployments scale beyond pilots.

Tue, 30th Jun 2026

OptiValue Tek launches SENTINEL-DOME for drone defence
Security Operations Centres

OptiValue Tek launches SENTINEL-DOME for drone defence

Airports and energy sites facing escalating drone threats may gain faster response times as the new system combines radar, cameras and interceptor drones.

Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Salesforce & Hero FinCorp cut loan processing time
Productivity

Salesforce & Hero FinCorp cut loan processing time

Turnaround times for two-wheeler loans have fallen 72%, easing delays for dealers and first-time buyers across Hero FinCorp's network.

Fri, 19th Jun 2026

India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk
Scams

India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk

Indian banks are bracing for higher losses as 84% of leaders report rising fraud and growing concern over AI-driven scams.

Wed, 10th Jun 2026

TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking
Digital Transformation

TransBnk rebrands as TBX to widen corporate banking

Existing customers will see no disruption as the renamed TBX expands beyond transaction banking into treasury, payments and enterprise finance tools.

Fri, 5th Jun 2026

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