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Discussion Paper: Industry Outlook on Policy Frameworks for the Cosmetics Sector

India’s cosmetics sector is set to generate USD 20 billion by 2025, growing at 8-9% annually. It is a significant contributor to the economy, driven by evolving consumer preferences, global beauty trends, and increasing digital adoption. However, the sector is governed by pre-independence legislation, including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetic Rules, […]

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Event Report : Roundtable Discussion and Study Launch on “Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India”

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On December 13, 2024, The Dialogue launched its study, “Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India”, followed by a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders. The study, based on a survey of over 300 businesses, explored the perceived value of digital services, satisfaction with providers, and the potential effects of the

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Study: Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India

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Based on insights from over 300 respondents, majorly MSMEs and startups, this study examines the potential impact of the Draft Digital Competition Bill of 2024 (DCB), introduced by the Government of India, on businesses leveraging digital services. Proposed in March 2024, the DCB aims to promote fair competition and curb anti-competitive practices in digital markets.

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Anuradha Bhattacharya

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Anuradha Bhattacharya is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, where she works with the Competition Law and Policy team. She specialises in competition law, with a particular focus on the fast-evolving digital markets. She previously worked at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy where she played a pivotal role in crafting the seminal ‘Report

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Event Report- 2nd Annual International Conference on Competition Law in the Digital Age: Contextualising Global Experiences

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The Dialogue recently hosted its 2nd Annual International Conference, on August 8, 2024, bringing together a diverse array of global experts to discuss the ever-evolving intersection of competition law and digital markets. As technology continues to reshape economies and societies, both developed and developing countries are navigating how best to regulate these markets. This year’s

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Event Report: Policy Approaches to Foster a Vibrant and Competitive Ecosystem

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The Indian fintech ecosystem has experienced rapid growth, underscoring the need for thoughtful policy approaches to sustain a vibrant and competitive market. On July 16, 2024, The Dialogue hosted a virtual discussion to explore these essential policy strategies. The panel examined how graded classifications, obligations, and other tactics can foster a competitive fintech sector. Key

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Written Comments: Report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law and the Digital Competition Bill, 2024

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The Dialogue is pleased to share its submission to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the Report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) and the Digital Competition Bill, 2024 (DCB). The CDCL Committee released its report (‘the Report’) recommending an ex-ante framework for the regulation of digital markets along with the DCB. Our

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Brief – Report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law and Draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024

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In December 2022, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance released its 53rd report recommending a new ex-ante law, i.e., the Digital Competition Act (DCA). Subsequently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) constituted the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL/Committee) with the mandate to assess the need and feasibility of an ex-ante framework and develop a

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Digital Competition Dialogues – Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Digital Competition Bill and the CDCL Report: Expert Opinion.

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently published the report of the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL/Committee), along with the proposed Digital Competition Bill 2024 (DCB). Discussions on the subject date back to 2022, when the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce addressed the necessity for regulatory frameworks for digital markets. In December 2022, the

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Dr. Aurelien Portuese

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Dr. Aurelien Portuese, a Research Professor and the Founding Director of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at The George Washington University, also practices law at the DC office of Freshfields and serves as the Special Editor at the Antitrust Law Journal of the American Bar Association. Previously, Professor Portuese held roles as an adjunct

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