Competition Commission's Role in the Digital Economy Under Review

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance will explore the evolving role of the Competition Commission of India, especially in the digital landscape, on April 28. Officials from the corporate affairs ministry, led by Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, will brief the panel about competition issues and stakeholder feedback on the digital competition bill.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is set to deliberate the growing influence of the Competition Commission in shaping the economy, with particular emphasis on the digital sector, during a meeting scheduled for April 28.

Key figures from the corporate affairs ministry, led by Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, are anticipated to provide insights at the session, chaired by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab.

An official notice from the Lok Sabha Secretariat indicated that in-depth discussions will center around the 'Evolving Role of Competition Commission of India in the Economy, particularly the Digital Landscape'. Various current issues, notably those involving quick commerce companies, are expected to be on the table. Meanwhile, the ministry is reviewing stakeholder feedback on the proposed digital competition legislation.

(With inputs from agencies.)