Overview
- Up and Run co-founder Chanakya Shah wrote on X that Chinese vendors respond quickly, act with discipline, and offer better prices and support.
- He contrasted this with his experience in India, citing slow or absent replies and unreliable listings that he said hinder founders.
- Shah’s post drew wide engagement on social media, with several users saying their dealings with Chinese suppliers were more responsive than with Indian ones.
- Hindustan Times carried a disclaimer that it had not independently verified the claims, and other coverage framed the remarks as user-generated content.
- Responding to a sourcing question, Shah clarified he was not importing electrolytes from China and that his comment pertained to a single item yet to be listed.