India extends consultation deadline on generative AI and copyright policy
The Indian government has extended the public consultation period on its working paper examining the relationship between generative AI and copyright law, allowing stakeholders until February 6, 2026 to submit their feedback.
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has extended by 30 days the deadline for public feedback on its working paper titled ‘Generative AI & Copyright – Part I.‘ The new deadline for submissions is 6 February 2026.
The working paper, published in early December 2025, is part of a broader effort by the government to assess how existing copyright law applies to the training and commercial use of generative AI systems. According to DPIIT, the extension is intended to allow stakeholders more time to review the proposals and provide informed input.
The document explores policy options for addressing the use of copyrighted material in AI training, including the possible creation of a committee to set royalty rates linked to an AI company’s global revenue. Under the approach outlined in the paper, royalty obligations would apply only once an AI model is commercialised. After payment, companies would be allowed to use publicly available copyrighted content without seeking prior consent.
The consultation is open to all interested parties, including rights holders, technology companies, civil society organisations and researchers. DPIIT has indicated that the feedback received will inform the next stages of policy development in this area, which sits at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property and regulation.
