Description: This report analyses the economic impact of ex-ante competition regulation on digital markets in India. While digital markets share similarities with traditional markets, they possess distinct characteristics that have attracted the attention of antitrust regulators. Drawing on empirical research, the report assesses how a shift from ex-post to ex-ante regulation affects economic welfare indicators such as producer and consumer surplus, productivity, investment, and employment.
Attribution: Dr Vikash Gautam and Meghna Bal. Assessing the Impact of the Draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024 on the Indian Economy. 2025, Esya Centre.