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Govt asks banks to develop a sector-wide quantum transition along with an AI resilience framework

IN · 2026-10-07

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Key takeaway

Government directive mandates Indian banks to build sector-wide quantum-safe transition and AI resilience frameworks, with SBI chair leading a working group

  1. Step 1 · The triggergovernment directive creates a working group under SBI chairman to set quantum-safe and AI-resilience standards for Indian banks
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onregulated banks must allocate capex to post-quantum cryptography infrastructure and AI governance tooling, with implementation timelines set by the working group
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIT services vendors and quantum-specialist firms win multi-year implementation contracts, while banks reprice corporate service fees to recover compliance costs
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onSMEs serving BFSI clients face vendor-security reassessment, certificate upgrades, and potential contract disruption if their tech stack lags the new standard
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youSMEs with thin IT budgets absorb higher compliance costs or lose bank-dependent revenue streams if they cannot certify quantum-readiness

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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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