
Need for ex-ante framework to regulate digital markets urgent as ever: Indian founders to Sitharaman
Published on: Sept. 17, 2025, 4:31 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Indian startup founders have urged Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for a transparent and inclusive market study on digital competition, emphasising the urgency of an 'ex-ante' regulatory framework. They expressed concerns about the disproportionate influence of Big Tech's opposition to such regulations. The founders seek a balanced, evidence-based approach to policymaking that reflects India's unique needs.