Archive · 12 Nov 2025
India's MCA Plans Market Study on Big Tech Thresholds and Core Digital Services
Imagine some very big technology companies are like giant stores online.
The government wants to make sure these big stores play fair and don't make it too hard for smaller stores to sell their things too.
So, they are asking experts to study what makes a company 'big enough' to need special rules and what kinds of online services should have these rules.
This study will help decide if a new law, called the Digital Competition Bill, is fair and how it will affect everyone, from the biggest companies to the smallest new businesses.
The goal is to make sure the online world is a good place for everyone to compete and offer their services.
India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is initiating a market study concerning Big Tech firms.
The study will examine proposed qualitative and quantitative thresholds for defining Big Tech companies and core digital services.
It aims to evaluate the implications of the draft Digital Competition Bill (DCB) on competition and market entry.
Key focus areas include assessing the impact of proposed thresholds and reviewing nine designated core digital services.
The study will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders, including major tech firms, start-ups, and experts.
- Who
- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and an engaged agency
- What
- Conducting a market study on thresholds for Big Tech companies and core digital services.
- When
- Early 2024 (Draft DCB placed for inputs), study is now being initiated.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To evaluate proposed legislation (Digital Competition Bill) for Big Tech practices and foster a competitive digital economy.
- Ministry Conducting Study
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- Purpose of Study
- Review and evaluate proposed thresholds and core digital services for Big Tech firms.
- Related Legislation
- Draft Digital Competition Bill (DCB)
- Key Areas of Focus
- Thresholds efficacy, review of core digital services, current regulatory frameworks, fostering competition.
- Targeted Stakeholders
- Big tech firms, e-commerce platforms, start-ups, MSMEs, think tanks, experts, industry associations.
- Designation for Regulated Enterprises
- Systemically Significant Digital Enterprises (SSDEs)