Zepto CEO, others defend India’s startup proposition after Piyush Goyal’s jibe stirs debate

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Indian entrepreneurs, including Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha and Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, defended the startup ecosystem after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised concerns about its value and innovation. They highlighted consumer internet companies’ contributions to job creation, foreign direct investment, and technological advancements.

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Zepto CEO, others defend India’s startup proposition after Piyush Goyal’s jibe stirs debate

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