“Ice-creams or semi-conductor chips?” How food delivery became India’s new normal

“Ice-creams or semi-conductor chips?” How food delivery became India’s new normal

Reading Time: 4 minutes  India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently criticised the country’s start-up sector for its lack of real technological innovation, singling out food delivery app operators saying they exploited cheap labour in the service of wealthier Indians unwilling to make an effort to get their meals. Yet, these elements, low operating costs and booming consumer demand for convenience, have been key in attracting global investm…