New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- As India prepares for theAI Impact Summit 2026, the government is sharpening its focus on ensuring that the country's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence does not undermine fair competition in digital and enterprise markets.

A market study released by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in September highlights that while AI is expected to play a central role in driving productivity, innovation and economic growth, it also raises new competition challenges that need to be addressed alongside scale and deployment.

Although the study predates the summit, its findings are increasingly being referenced as policymakers prepare to outline India's AI trajectory at the February event. The report's assessment of ...