How does competition work in digital markets? Do we need to regulate it the same way we do for other sectors? These are some of the questions addressed in this episode where Aishwarya and Joanne speak with Manjushree RM. They look at competition regulation in digital markets, concentration of power among platforms, the harms to consumers, the situation in India, and the new draft Digital Competition Bill.

Manjushree RM is a Senior Resident Fellow and Team Lead at VIDHI Centre for Legal Policy. She has previously advised the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and has also advised the International Financial Services Centre Authority. Her primary areas of interest are International Economic Law and Competition Law.

Resources: 

• VIDHI Centre for Legal Policy - https://vidhilegalpolicy.in/ 
• Report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) 
• Formation of the Competition Law Review Committee (CLRC)
• The concept of network effects
• The concept of consumer welfare
• The concept of relevant market
• The Digital Competition Bill and it’s requirements from SSDEs (DCB)
• The effects doctrine
• Interoperability and data portability under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Hosts: Aishwarya Giridhar, Joanne D’Cunha

Editor: Gopika P

Fact Checker: Joanne D’Cunha

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(The opinions expressed in the episode are personal to the speaker. The University does not subscribe to the views expressed in the episode and does not take any responsibility for the same.)