Piyush Goyal Defends Startup Remarks, Reframes Criticism as Push for Deep Tech Innovation in India
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified his earlier remarks on Indian startups, stating that his intent was never to undermine the entrepreneurial ecosystem but to ignite a national movement toward deep tech innovation. Speaking at the TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2025 conference, Goyal described his comments as a “wake-up call” aimed at shifting focus…