MeitY may ask MCA to keep ex-ante out of Digital Competition Bill for now

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology advises excluding the ex-ante provision from the Digital Competition Bill. Stakeholders, including IAMAI, Nasscom, and The Dialogue, oppose it as burdensome. A senior official notes widespread opposition. Further consultations are advised. Concerns include compliance for significant digital enterprises, dominance control, and its impact on venture investments in tech startups.