Union Minister Piyush Goyal stirred debate by calling Indian startups mere "dukaandari" (shopkeeping), lacking deep-tech innovation. Most celebrated Indian startups focus on services or rebranding Chinese products rather than building original solutions. Despite the startup hype machine, are we just glorifying hustlers instead of true innovators? The minister's comments highlight a critical gap in India's entrepreneurial ecosystem that demands urgent attention.
source: India Today
"Startup or Scam? Piyush Goyal EXPOSES India's 'Dukaandari' Hustle Culture!"