AI Agent Compliance: India AI Governance Guidelines
India AI Governance Guidelines is a currently voluntary regulation focused on governance_principles in IN. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to Voluntary (binding rules expected mid-2026) for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | voluntary |
| Effective Date | 2025-12-01 |
| Region | IN |
| Country | IN |
| Focus Area | governance_principles |
| Max Penalty | Voluntary (binding rules expected mid-2026) |
| Per Violation | N/A (guidelines) |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
principles_based
Risk Classes
- high_risk
- moderate_risk
- low_risk
High-Risk Criteria
- {'sensitive_sectors': ['healthcare', 'fintech', 'education'], 'triggers': ['ai_safety_board_designation']}
Requirements
- Responsible AI development practices
- Sandbox-to-regulation compliance pathway
- AI Safety Board pilot sector compliance
- OECD/G20 AI principles alignment
Agent Risk Distribution
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 92.9 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| openagents | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| harbor | 100.0 | minimal | 90.5 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.3 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 90.2 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 90.1 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.0 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 89.8 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 89.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under India AI Governance Guidelines?
India AI Governance Guidelines requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on governance_principles. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does India AI Governance Guidelines classify AI risk?
India AI Governance Guidelines uses a risk-based classification: principles_based. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under India AI Governance Guidelines?
Non-compliance with India AI Governance Guidelines can result in penalties up to Voluntary (binding rules expected mid-2026). Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.