Aman Gupta Backs Piyush Goyal’s Call for Deep-Tech Focus in Indian Startups

boAt co-founder Aman Gupta has extended his support to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks encouraging Indian startups to shift their focus toward deep-tech innovation.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gupta echoed Goyal’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for startups to look beyond consumer-centric business models such as food delivery, fantasy sports, and luxury lifestyle products. Instead, he advocated for increased investment and innovation in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing.

Gupta’s endorsement comes amid a heated debate in the startup ecosystem. Several startup founders have pushed back against Goyal’s earlier comments, defending the value and impact of consumer-oriented ventures in driving economic growth and employment.

However, Gupta, a prominent figure in India’s startup scene, sided with the government’s vision for a more innovation-driven ecosystem. “It’s time Indian startups build the next wave of deep-tech solutions that can compete globally,” Gupta stated, encouraging entrepreneurs to rise to the challenge.

Minister Goyal had earlier urged the startup community to channel their energy and talent toward transformative technologies that could strengthen India’s position as a global tech powerhouse. His remarks were met with mixed reactions, sparking discussions on the direction and priorities of the Indian startup landscape.

As the debate continues, Gupta’s support signals growing consensus among industry leaders on the importance of long-term tech innovation for India’s future.