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Uber CEO Khosrowshahi Meets FM Sitharaman, Discusses India Investment Roadmap

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss the company's strategic investment roadmap for India. Khosrowshahi highlighted that the number of earners on Uber's platform in India has quadrupled since his last meeting with the minister in 2022. The discussions focused on digital mobility platforms supporting economic growth and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Additionally, Khosrowshahi met G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, who praised Uber's evolution as a mobility platform for all Indians.

Key Points: Uber CEO Meets FM Sitharaman on India Investment

  • Uber CEO meets FM Sitharaman
  • Discusses investment roadmap for India
  • Earners on Uber platform quadrupled since 2022
  • Uber CEO also meets G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
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Uber CEO Khosrowshahi meets FM Sitharaman, discusses India investment roadmap

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi, discussing investment roadmap and digital mobility growth.

"Honored to meet with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today in Delhi - Dara Khosrowshahi"

New Delhi, May 12

Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi on Tuesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and discussed the company's strategic investment roadmap for India.

Following the meeting, Khosrowshahi shared details of the discussion in a social media post, stating that Uber sees itself as a long-term partner in India's growth journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

"Honored to meet with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today in Delhi," Khosrowshahi said in his post.

He also highlighted the growth of Uber's platform in India since his previous meeting with the Finance Minister in 2022.

"When we last met in 2022, we made a promise. I'm proud to share we've kept it - the number of earners on Uber's platform in India has quadrupled since we last met," he stated.

According to the post, discussions during the meeting focused on Uber's future investment plans in India and the role digital mobility platforms can play in supporting economic growth.

"We had a rich conversation about Uber's strategic investment roadmap for India and how platforms like ours can be genuine partners in the journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047," Khosrowshahi added.

Apart from meeting the Finance Minister, the Uber CEO also met G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday.

In a separate social media post, Kant said Uber's journey in India reflects the country's broader sustainable mobility and startup growth story.

"Wonderful to meet Dara Khosrowshahi in Delhi," Kant wrote.

Kant recalled that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Startup India initiative nearly a decade ago, Uber was still a relatively new company in India.

"A decade ago, when PM Narendra Modi launched Startup India, Uber was still a fresh arrival in India and few imagined the scale of transformation that would follow," he stated.

According to Kant, Uber has evolved significantly in India over the years and expanded beyond premium cab services.

"What strikes me most is how Uber has evolved from a premium cab service into a true mobility platform for every Indian through its many offerings like Uber Bike and Autos bringing affordable last-mile connectivity to millions," he said.

Kant also highlighted Uber's technology operations in India and said the company is contributing to the "Create in India" vision through its technology centres in the country.

"Uber is an example of not just serving India but Create in India by building tech solutions out of world-class tech centres in India," he added.

- ANI

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Deepika L
Finally some good news for Indian economy! Uber Bike and Auto have become lifelines in smaller cities. My father in tier-2 town uses Uber Auto daily to commute - much safer than local autos. If they build more tech centres in India, that's even better for our IT sector. 👏
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Aditya G
While this is positive, let's not forget the regulatory issues. Uber has faced multiple legal challenges in India - driver background checks, pricing fairness, and data privacy concerns. Before celebrating, I hope this meeting addressed those pain points. Viksit Bharat means nothing if commuters aren't safe.
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Sarah B
As someone who uses Uber regularly in Mumbai, I appreciate the affordable options like UberMoto and Auto. The pandemic made us realise how important last-mile connectivity is. I hope Uber expands to more tier-3 cities where public transport is lacking. Real growth happens when every Indian has access to reliable mobility.
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Ramesh W
Uber quadrupling earners is impressive but let's be real - many drivers earn less than minimum wage after Uber's commission. The 'earners' number includes part-time drivers too. I hope FM Sitharaman pushed for better revenue sharing. Good PR move by Khosrowshahi to meet her during his India visit though! 🚕
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Priya S
The "Create in India" vision being mentioned alongside Uber is significant. We have the talent - Indian engineers building global solutions from here is exactly what we need. But we must ensure local startups get similar support. The government shouldn't favour multinationals over homegrown competition like Ola.

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