Piyush Goyal said that the helpline would be accessible to all startups nationwide, allowing them to register complaints or provide feedback on policies
Goyal on Thursday had questioned if startups were content with low-paying gigs
In the hottest sector of AI, where most global VC funding is going currently, the country's record has not been anything to write home about
Zepto co-founder statement comes after Goyal on Thursday asked the Indian startup community to shift their focus from grocery delivery and ice cream making to high tech sector
Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh, Union Minister Piyush Goyal questioned India's startup focus on food delivery over deep-tech innovation, sparking sharp backlash from industry leaders
Startup Mahakumbh 2.0: Minister urges startups to re-evaluate their purpose, true value
The minister said the new startups should focus on preparing the nation for the future
Though the minister did not disclose the name of the company or the state, he said that the company's head is expected to meet the state's chief minister on Sunday
Unlike many other nations, India has been been on the front foot to negotiate tariff cuts and is open on over half of US imports worth $23 billion, Reuters reported
Since taking over as the US President over two months ago, Trump has been implementing protectionist policies in an attempt to Make America Great Again
Addressing the valedictory function of Vejalpur Startup Festival 2.0, Goyal also said India aims to take the number of unicorns from the existing 118 to 1,000 and 5,000
The services sector should be targeting $450 billion in exports in 2025-26 and about $385-390 billion this fiscal, he said here while addressing the Inaugural Session of Nasscom Global Confluence 2025
Goyal met key officials of the Donald Trump-led administration in Washington last week, including Greer, and his counterpart Howard Lutnick to discuss urgent trade issues
The issues related to the country's exports were discussed during a virtual meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
This could be the Commerce minister's second visit to US in less than a month
Says govt seized of potential reciprocal tariff problems
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in the US for discussions aimed at safeguarding Indian exporters' interest
Goyal and US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick held their first meeting in Washington on Tuesday
Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal started on a trip to the United States on Monday to pursue trade talks, ahead of Trump's planned tariff measures
Goyal's visit was sudden, as he departed after cancelling previously scheduled meetings until March 8