India: Competition Commission released market study report on nexus between Artificial Intelligence and Competition

On 6 October 2025, the Competition Commission of India released the market study report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition, which analysed the dynamics of AI adoption in India, its implications for competition, and the regulatory landscape. The study focused on AI developers, startups, and user-sector companies across banking, financial services, and insurance, e-commerce, logistics, education, social media, and gaming. It highlights the AI ecosystem, including data, infrastructure, and development layers, and warns of competition risks, including AI-driven collusion, price discrimination, exclusive partnerships, and ecosystem lock-in. It also stated that barriers for smaller firms include data access, talent, computing costs, and cloud services. The study recommends self-audits for AI compliance, transparency measures, and fair competition to protect consumer welfare.