Articles 12th Mar 2025

Platform economy faces regulatory heat on price parity agreements

Authors

Ketki AgrawalSenior Associate | Delhi NCR
Raagini AgarwalAssociate | Delhi NCR

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The regulatory spotlight on price parity agreements in the platform economy continues to intensify. The ECJ’s judgment in the Booking.com case reaffirmed the competition concerns associated with price parity clauses, leading to stricter enforcement across jurisdictions. Now, the focus has extended to narrow parity clauses as well, reflecting a broader push to ensure fair competition in digital markets.

As competition authorities scrutinize these agreements, platforms and businesses operating in multi-sided markets must closely monitor these evolving regulatory trends.

Against this backdrop, our Senior Associate Ketki Agrawal & Associate Raagini Agarwal writes an article on “Platform economy faces regulatory heat on price parity agreements” published on Money Control. Through this article, the authors provide key insights into the evolving enforcement landscape and the key implications for businesses.

Tune into the article here

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