Exclusionary Dominance In Digital Platform Markets - A Comparative Analysis Of India And EU

Moksh Bhatnagar, Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University

ABSTRACT

Digital Platform Markets, in the modern era, have become the dominant players in the economy. Their influence in reshaping industries, consumer choices and business opportunities is growing massively by the day. Thereon, concerns have rapidly risen over potential and actual exclusionary conduct, and abuse of dominance by such platforms, posing several risks to innovation, competition and consumer welfare. Thus, the research paper conducts comparative analysis of how such concerns are addressed by two different jurisdictions- India and EU. The study aims to enlighten upon the effectiveness of both in tackling such exclusionary conduct, and recognizing novel forms which may fall outside traditional concepts of Competition law. It further aims to highlight the challenges faced by each jurisdiction.

Research Question: What are the major challenges faced by competition authorities in India and the EU in identifying and remedying exclusionary conduct by dominant digital platforms? How have the authorities addressed these challenges?

Research Method: Doctrinal Research and Comparative Analysis.

Keywords: digital platform markets, exclusionary abuse, competition law, comparative analysis, regulatory frameworks.