Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks on Indian startups have managed to ruffle more feathers than a pigeon in a blender. Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Goyal lamented the state of India’s startup culture, accusing entrepreneurs of indulging in

At the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 event in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised concerns over the direction of India’s startup ecosystem. He questioned whether the country is satisfied with creating low-paying gig economy jobs, such as food delivery, while nations like China are aggressively advancing in deep-tech sectors. Referring to the dominance of food