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Adithya Pappala supports Piyush Goyal's Startup vision
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Entrepreneur Adithya Pappala backed Piyush Goyal's recent statement at Startup Mahakumbh, advocating for Indian entrepreneurs to focus on global, impactful ventures rather than conventional, city-centric businesses. Pappala highlighted the importance of long-term vision and innovation, urging youngsters to address planet-level challenges and position India as a global leader in problem-solving.
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Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal backs Piyush Goyal’s call for deeper tech innovation
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Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal supports Minister Piyush Goyal's call for deeper tech innovation among India's startups, urging a shift away from consumer tech towards sectors like AI and material sciences. The comment sparked debate, with some defending India's startup success, highlighting achievements like Zepto's employment impact. Critics like Mohandas Pai questioned the minister's critique, citing China's vast startup investments compared to India's, and urged government support for tech advancement.
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We'll do 'dukaandari' as we're not ashamed: Indian startup's founder on Goyal's remark
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3m ago
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Tech startup Gaonzy's Co-founder Karan Chawla reacted to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks on startups, saying, "Dukaandari hi karni hai (We want to do shopkeeping only). Because this generation isn't ashamed of creating jobs." "China didn't build Huawei...by asking its youth to 'do better'. It built [it] through state funding," Chawla said, adding, "Not every revolution looks like AI chips."
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Semiconductor founder hits back at Piyush Goyal’s ‘ice cream or chips’ remark
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A semiconductor startup founder responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s critique of Indian startups, highlighting India's systemic challenges in fostering deep-tech ventures. Goyal's comments at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 suggested a preference for semiconductor innovation over consumer internet startups. The founder shared frustrations on Reddit about the bureaucratic hurdles and lack of support for high-tech projects, emphasizing that confronting these barriers is crucial for true innovation beyond consumer-facing products like food delivery.
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'Founders Are Heros, Not Dukaandars': Sanjeev Bhikchandani Joins 'Piyush Goyal vs Indian Start-Ups' Debate
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3m ago
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Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has criticized Union Minister Piyush Goyal's negative comments on Indian start-ups, calling them "untrue" and "unfounded." Bikhchandani emphasized the risks and contributions of start-up founders, asserting they deserve respect. Goyal's remarks, which compared Indian and Chinese businesses, have sparked industry backlash. Leaders like Ashneer Grover and Mohandas Pai defended the entrepreneurial ecosystem and sought government support. A start-up helpline was announced for complaints and suggestions.
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Don't discount consumer tech: Startup founders react to Piyush Goyal's remarks
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3m ago
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Indian startup founders emphasize the critical role of consumer tech in innovation and economic growth, responding to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's call for deeper tech ambitions. Aadit Palicha highlights consumer internet startups' role in tech innovation. While Goyal encourages broader aspirations beyond quick commerce, founders stress consumer tech’s contributions to job creation and investment. They urge government support rather than criticism, highlighting challenges in fostering deeptech entrepreneurship and the need for supportive policies.
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Piyush Goyal’s 'India vs Chinese' Start-Ups Remark Sparks Backlash from Ashneer Grover, Others
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal's critical remarks about Indian start-ups at 'Startup Mahakumbh 2025' sparked backlash from industry leaders like Ashneer Grover and Mohandas Pai. Goyal criticized Indian startups for focusing on service-based models rather than deep tech, contrasting them with Chinese advancements. Industry leaders defended the current start-up ecosystem, highlighting its achievements and questioning the government's support. They argued that criticism should focus on constructive growth rather than belittling efforts.
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ET Startup Awards 2024: Union minister Piyush Goyal to grace tenth edition of awards
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10m ago
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Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will be the guest of honour at The Economic Times Startup Awards, celebrating entrepreneurial excellence. The event, marking a decade of the awards, will feature business leaders and policymakers. Goyal's first interaction with startup industry leaders since removing the 'Angel Tax' is expected to shed light on government support for the new-age economy. Lenskart was named Startup of the Year, with other winners including Boult, BrainSight AI, Rentomojo, ClaimBuddy, Kinara Capital, and Haqdarshak. The awards have recognized successful startups like Ola, Zomato, and Oyo in previous editions.
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Burning foreign capital to dismantle local stores not innovation: BJP MP to Zepto's Aadit
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BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal criticised Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha, who responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's criticism on Indian start-ups, saying his company created jobs and paid ₹1,000 crore in tax. "Claiming to create jobs and pay taxes while burning foreign capital to dismantle India's small neighborhood kirana stores is not innovation," Khandelwal, who is also CAIT's Secretary-General, said.
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Bengaluru suffering, says Piyush Goyal; comment unwarranted, retorts Patil
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Industries & Infrastructure Minister MB Patil expressed dissatisfaction with Union Commerce & Industries Minister Piyush Goyal's comment about aspiring to have India's own Silicon Valley, suggesting that Bengaluru is already fulfilling that role. Patil argued that Bengaluru has a well-established technology and startup ecosystem. Goyal later clarified his statements, mentioning the challenges faced by Bengaluru due to the state government's lack of logistics support and infrastructure. The ministers engaged in a social media dispute over the topic. Patil emphasized Bengaluru's significance as a hub for India's knowledge ecosystem, while Goyal suggested developing an industrial township in Tumakuru as an alternative.
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Congress questions govt over Asean issue and US travel advisory
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Congress criticized Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks calling ASEAN a "B-team of China," saying it was a diplomatic misstep. The ASEAN co-chair for India FTA review reportedly admonished Goyal, further perceived as damaging to Indian diplomacy. Additionally, Congress condemned the US travel advisory warning Americans, especially women, about traveling alone to India, questioning the silence of the Indian government on the matter while contrasting the advisory against Pakistan.
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