India’s Digital Competition Bill on backburner due to trade talks with US: Sources

The Indian government is likely to delay the introduction of its proposed Digital Competition Law, as it seeks to navigate ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sources told CNBC-TV18 that the legislation, which has been in the works for over a year, is unlikely to be tabled in the near term, with efforts currently focused on finalising an early-stage trade agreement with Washington.

The delay follows strong objections from US government officials and industry bodies, who have reportedly raised…