Field notes / India

Better questions. Better software, built in India.

Field notes from Krapton for Indian founders, SMEs and product teams: practical answers on hiring developers, UPI and payments, GST, security, automation, AI and the cloud, written for the questions Indian businesses actually ask.

AI Engineering

22 September 202612 min read

Architecting DPDP Compliant AI Systems for Indian Businesses

As Indian businesses rapidly adopt AI, navigating the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is critical for legal and ethical operations. This guide details how to engineer AI systems, from RAG to agents, that are inherently compliant with India's stringent data privacy regulations, ensuring trust and avoiding penalties.

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Web Performance

22 September 202611 min read

How to Optimise Web Performance for India's Diverse Mobile Users

For Indian businesses, website speed isn't just an SEO metric—it's a critical factor for user retention and conversions, especially given the prevalence of budget Android phones and variable 4G networks. Learn how to address Core Web Vitals challenges unique to the Indian market.

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Security

22 September 202610 min read

DPDP Act Compliance for Indian Startups: An Engineering Guide

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) is transforming how Indian businesses handle user data. For startups and SMEs, understanding its engineering implications is crucial to avoid penalties and build trust with customers.

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