Competition in Digital Economy era

On the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, on February 6, 2023 the government has constituted a 16-member inter-ministerial committee to examine the need for a separate law on competition in digital markets. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will provide logistic support, secretarial support and research assistance to the committee. The panel is asked to submit its report including a draft Digital Competition Act (DCA) within three months.