Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India Eyes New Law to Regulate Big Tech in Digital Markets
India is thinking about creating a new set of rules specifically for big tech companies like Google and Amazon.
The goal is to make sure these companies play fair, especially when it comes to how they use your information, how they treat smaller businesses, and whether they give startups a chance to succeed.
Instead of waiting to punish companies after they break the rules, the new law would set clear rules from the start.
This helps prevent problems before they happen.
Some big tech companies worry the rules might be too strict, while some startups think they aren't strict enough.
Experts say a new law is needed to keep digital markets competitive.
The government is studying the situation carefully before making a final decision.
India is considering a standalone digital competition law.
The law aims for pre-emptive regulations for large tech platforms.
The government is studying market realities before finalizing the law.
Industry bodies and startups have differing opinions on the proposed law.
Experts support a standalone law for digital market competition.
- Who
- Indian government, big tech firms, and startups.
- What
- India is considering a new digital competition law with pre-emptive rules for big tech.
- When
- The discussions follow a March 2024 report.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To regulate how big tech uses consumer data, treats rivals, and impacts start-up growth.
Big Tech Concerns
Start-up & Expert Support
Regulation Level
Big Tech Concerns
Industry bodies claim the draft bill is too prescriptive and regressive.
Start-up & Expert Support
Indian start-ups and experts support a new law but suggest higher thresholds.
- Proposed Law Type
- Standalone Digital Competition Law
- Regulatory Approach
- Pre-emptive (ex-ante)
- Targeted Firms
- Large Tech Platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, Amazon)
- Key Focus
- Consumer Data, Smaller Rivals, Start-up Growth
- Consultation Stage
- Ongoing
- EU Example
- Digital Markets Act (ex-ante approach)