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The Hotmail co-founder has now taken a swipe at India’s pride in becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy.
Bhatia’s remarks got a strong response from Indian users. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Indian-American entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia has stirred controversy once again, following a series of critical remarks about the Indian economy. Just days after questioning the country’s GDP claims, the Hotmail co-founder has now taken a swipe at India’s pride in becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy.
Posting on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Bhatia stated that Indians should feel ashamed of the nation’s low average income levels, despite the population reaching 1.4 billion. His remarks sparked widespread backlash, with many users flooding the comment section to criticise and challenge his statements.
“Instead of hanging your head in shame that 415 million people in India survive on $3.10/day, you brag about being the world’s 4th largest economy. Shame on you,” Bhatia wrote on X.
Instead of hanging your head in shame that 415 million people in India survive on $3.10/day, you brag about being the world’s 4th largest economy. Shame on you.— Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) June 10, 2025
In response to Bhatia’s post, many slammed him for gaining attention through the comments and not making any real contribution. The business was also engaged with a few critics, offering further insights. As one wrote, “Why are you bragging about being the world’s No. 1 economy with $36–37 trillion in debt? You’re entirely dependent on a migrant population, conducting coups in other countries, and stealing their gold and oil resources. There is massive overvaluation of companies and many other things,” to which Bhatia replied, “Nobody is bragging. Show me one place where the US is bragging (except in your head). You’ve been fed the wrong story.”
Another added, “We need to focus on the positive while keeping the objective in sight, which is bringing people out of poverty as soon as possible.” In reply, Bhatia commented, “India doesn’t need investment; it needs know-how. Simple humility will bring the world to India’s doorstep.”
A comment read, “Sabeer, you may have your own ideas. Why don’t you come to India, contest elections, win them, implement your agenda, and show the results? That would be better than sitting in an ivory tower and passing judgments.”
This is not the first time that Bhatia’s comments on India have irked the internet. Earlier in May, the businessman shared a video criticising the country’s economic growth. “We overtook Japan in GDP… but can you feel it in your pocket? Growth without distribution is merely inflation in disguise,” he wrote in the caption.
We overtook Japan in GDP……but can you feel it in your pocket?Growth without distribution is just inflation in disguise. pic.twitter.com/mwZEVV7hcf– sabeer bhatia (@sabee) May 28, 2025
Despite referencing multiple reports and quoting public figures, Sabeer Bhatia’s post drew sharp criticism from users across social media. Among those who pushed back was former Infosys director Mohandas Pai, who openly challenged Bhatia’s claims. This sparked a heated exchange between the two.
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