Today, encryption systems are underpinning the digital economy making it vulnerable to Quantum advancements. Unlike traditional cyber threats, the risk is already underway, with adversaries increasingly adopting “harvest now, decrypt later” strategies, where encrypted data is collected today to be decrypted in the future with the availability of quantum computers. India’s scale of digital infrastructure amplifies this exposure. With billions of monthly digital transactions and large-scale identity and data systems, the country faces a critical challenge as sensitive data generated today is likely to remain relevant well into the quantum era. 

At the same time, regulatory momentum is building. Government-led initiatives and emerging global standards are signalling a clear shift towards quantum-safe cryptography, with compliance expectations expected to evolve over the next three to five years. Critical sectors such as Public Sector, Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecom, Energy and Defense, etc. are and will be heavily impacted.  
“A Practical Guide to Quantum-Safe Migration for Indian Enterprises” is a first-of-its-kind report which lays down a pan-industry roadmap to help Indian organisations prepare for emerging Quantum security risks. The report outlines a 90-day roadmap for enterprises with an assessment aimed at covering risk identification, cryptographic discovery, and a prioritised migration plan aligned with business and regulatory requirements. It also highlights a specialised industry specific programme designed to help organisations start their migration journey and systematically implement their quantum-safe transformation journeys.

This report has been prepared by Primus Partners, in collaboration with PQStation.