New Delhi, April 4, 2025: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian startups to prioritize innovation over imitation, expressing concerns that many ventures replicate foreign models instead of developing original solutions. Speaking at a startup summit, he stressed the need for homegrown ideas to address India’s unique challenges and drive sustainable economic growth.
Goyal encouraged investment in deep-tech, AI, and manufacturing to enhance global competitiveness. He assured government support for genuinely innovative startups, emphasizing their role in making India a global technology leader. His remarks come amid discussions on the need for greater originality in the country’s startup ecosystem.
