This blog argues that, in the age of AI, market definition must adapt, separating hype from structural reality and ensuring that claims of “nascency” do not become convenient cover for an anti-competitive market. 

India’s existing competition framework, functioning on a reactive, case-by-case approach, is not suitable for tackling structural and collective dominance in rapidly changing cloud markets.

The dynamism of digital ecosystems is transcending boundaries. To protect consumer  and third-party interests against a refusal to deal abuse, dual penalty system under the Indian antitrust regime exists. However, to safeguard the legitimate business interests of dominant entities, the author advocates for the incorporation of defenses based on principles of necessity and proportionality similar to the DMA.

The shift to an effects-based approach under Section 4, solidified by Schott Glass and Google 2023 & 2025, aligns India with the EU's standards, ensuring only actual conduct with proven or likely competitive harm is penalized.

India is at a crossroads where other jurisdictions have moved rapidly to align competition law with sustainability commitments since 2023, India risks falling further behind by continuing the antithesis of sustainability and competition.

Prior to the amendment of the Act, hostile takeovers and other time sensitive acquisitions were difficult to implement due to the existence of a standstill obligation. The insertion of Section 6A is a step towards facilitating hostile takeovers in the future.

In this article, the author analyzes the newspaper industry of India from the lens of competition law to unravel the challenges and opportunities affecting newspapers in adapting to the dynamic environment.    

The Schott Glass ruling requires a structured, effects-based test in line with international best practice and appropriately directs focus away from form-based claims toward demonstrating competitive harm.

The article analyses the role of AI as a new frontier in the digital market space.

While the CCI maintains rigorous enforcement against gun-jumping violations, its approach in each case exhibits several variations.

[ Himanshi is a student at Dharmashastra National Law University. ] The Committee on Digital Competition Law released the   draft Digital...

The article examines the potential of conduct remedies in addressing Google’s antitrust concerns.

A mere private settlement cannot deprive the CCI from investigating concerns raised regarding the market structure at large.

The commitment mechanism will also provide entities with the opportunity to avoid incurring heavy penalties.

While Google might currently appear insulated from regulatory action, the landscape for big-tech companies could shift significantly.

The article suggests some alternatives to green channel mechanism that would expedite the CIRP.

Authors analyze the subject of investigations against Apple with the larger aim of understanding the impact of the enforcement of DMA.

Deterrence under the Act is what makes the leniency, commitment and settlement provisions attractive.

The approach towards data portability must be carefully evaluated in the Indian context.

The incorporation of antitrust laws into sustainability presents a multidimensional challenge.

It is pertinent for the CCI to be vested with a significant authority to regulate the happenings in the digital market ecosystem.

The decision in INSA v. ONGC, if not overturned, would become a significant setback for competition jurisprudence in India.

The issue of algorithmic collusion is a pressing concern supported by empirical evidence and a growing body of legal and economic analysis.

The author aims to examine the implications of the lesser penalty regulations on India’s antitrust landscape.