Govt to withdraw draft Digital Competition Bill

Facing sustained opposition from both global tech majors and leading domestic digital platforms, the government has decided to withdraw the draft Digital Competition Bill (DCB) in its current form, which was aimed at introducing ex-ante regulations for large online enterprises.

Fresh draft to follow detailed market study

As part of a rethink, the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) will first commission a comprehensive market study, involving consultations with other ministries such as the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) and extensive engagement with industry stakeholders, before coming up with a fresh version of the legislation.