Parliamentary Review of Digital Competition Bill Raises Concerns Over Delays

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reopened the examination of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in digital markets, potentially delaying the enactment of the Digital Competition Bill. The bill, which aims to regulate gatekeeper platforms and curb monopolistic practices, is nearing finalisation by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This renewed review process follows an earlier comprehensive examination by the committee. As reported by The Hindu Business Line stakeholders worry the delays may hinder efforts to tackle anti-competitive practices in India's growing digital economy,