We've food apps, China has AI, EV: Piyush Goyal's startup reality check
Thursday, 3 April 2025 Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the disparity between Indian and Chinese startups, emphasizing that while Indian startups focus on food delivery and fantasy sports apps, Chinese startups concentrate on advanced technologies like EVs, AI, and semiconductors. He called for more domestic investment and innovation in the Indian startup ecosystem.
In New Delhi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s remark labeling many Indian startups as mere “dukaandars” has sparked intense debate. Startup founders, tech leaders, and citizens voiced their take on whether India’s startup ecosystem should focus on consumer delivery apps or pivot to deep tech...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade, leading to an agreement between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump to finalize a bilateral trade deal by fall this year. Speaking at an event in Delhi with Kyung-wha Kang of Asia Society, Jaishankar emphasized the active and intense trade discussions between both nations. He also highlighted Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US in February and noted the strengthening of defense ties, with the US becoming more open to technology partnerships. Is this a new era for India-US relations? Stay tuned for updates.
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