'Dukaandari hi karna hai?' Union Minister Piyush Goyal slams Indian startups; Zepto founder Aadit Palicha, Mohandas Pai, others hit back

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 innovation. Zepto's Aadit Palicha, Ashneer Grover, and others have weighed in. While some support Goyal’s vision of India as a tech leader, others argue that consumer platforms also drive growth and jobs. Oneindia News captures diverse opinions from India’s capital. #PiyushGoyal #StartupIndia #DukaandariDebate #IndianStartups #AshneerGrover #Zepto #AaditPalicha #TechPolicy #DeepTech #InnovationIndia #MakeInIndia #DeliveryApps #EVs #Semiconductors #ConsumerTech #PolicyDebate #OneindiaVoxPop #SrityGuptaReports #NewDelhiVoices #StartupVoices #Startups Also Read Piyush Goyal’s Remark on Startups Sparks Buzz, Zepto CEO Claps Back With Data :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/piyush-goyal-s-remark-on-startups-sparks-buzz-zepto-ceo-claps-back-with-data-4114211.html?ref=DMDesc Shashi Tharoor Posts Selfie With Piyush Goyal, Sets Rumour Mills Buzzing Amid Rift With Congress :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/shashi-tharoor-posts-selfie-with-union-minister-piyush-goyal-amid-rift-rumours-with-congress-4080203.html?ref=DMDesc Blinkit’s 10-Minute Ambulance Plan Under Spotlight:'Law of the Land Must Be Followed,' Says Piyush Goyal :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/blinkit-s-10-minute-ambulance-plan-under-spotlight-law-of-the-land-must-be-followed-says-piyush-g-4032797.html?ref=DMDesc

"Do we have to make ice cream or chips? Dukaandari hi karna hai (Do we just want to do shopkeeping)?" Goyal said in his speech at the Startup Maha Kumbh on April...