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Competition Commission releases market study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition

On 6 October 2025 the Competition Commission of India released its 'Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition', conducted through the Management Development Institute Society, urging self-audits of AI systems and steps to lower entry barriers.

Summary

On 6 October 2025 the Competition Commission of India (CCI) released its report 'Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition', conducted through the Management Development Institute Society (MDIS). The study mapped AI markets and ecosystems, identified emerging competition issues and reviewed regulatory frameworks, using literature review, database analysis, interviews and stakeholder surveys. It finds AI adoption in India is accelerating and reshaping competition, with benefits in efficiency and innovation but emerging concerns. CCI plans a conference on 'AI and regulatory issues' and advocacy workshops on 'AI and Competition Compliance'. It recommends government measures to widen access to AI infrastructure and remove entry barriers, and urges enterprises to self-audit their AI systems.

Key facts

Report
Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition
Conducted through
Management Development Institute Society (MDIS)
CCI plans
Conference on 'AI and regulatory issues'; workshops on 'AI and Competition Compliance'
Recommendations
Access to AI infrastructure; lower entry barriers; enterprise self-audits

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

The Competition Commission of India's 'Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition' (October 2025) was conducted through which institution?

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Correct answer: D — Management Development Institute Society (MDIS)

PIB: CCI released its report Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition, conducted through the Management Development Institute Society (MDIS).

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