Govt may commission market studies before bringing in ex-ante regulations for Big Tech: MoS for corporate affairs

The government could undertake market studies to build “an evidence-based foundation” for introducing an ex-ante framework under the proposed Digital Competition Bill to regulate the Big Tech, minister of state for corporate affairs Harsh Malhotra indicated in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

In a written reply, Malhotra said: “Based on the suggestions/comments/inputs received, it is felt that an evidence-based foundation through market studies is required to consider all relevant aspects for ex-ante regulation considering it is in nascent implementational stages globally.”