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India's 7.8% growth, yet no foreign trips, no gold: Sridhar Vembu explains Modi’s message

With India's robust economic expansion comes a pressing need to manage foreign exchange effectively. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu emphasizes that as growth accelerates, so does the reliance on imported energy and technology. To ensure long-term sustainability, India must prioritize strengthening its export capabilities and invest in the development of advanced technologies,…

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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu has advice for engineers, scientists and doctors: ‘Do sales, get rejected, repeat’

Zoho chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has urged engineers, scientists and doctors who want to become entrepreneurs to start with sales calls, embrace rejection and learn directly from customers. He argues that selling improves communication, tests business assumptions and helps technical professionals understand what it takes to build a successful company.

The Economic Times

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says employees who are getting complete freedom have an advantage over workplaces where bosses give clear intructions

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says companies face a trade-off between clear instructions and employee initiative. He argues that highly metric-driven workplaces can make people wait for directions, while initiative-driven companies may create more disagreements but encourage employees to think independently and respond to problems without waiting for senior leaders.

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Sridhar Vembu explains why phones and laptops are getting expensive in 2026

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has warned that the massive AI investment boom is pushing up the cost of memory and other technology components, making smartphones and laptops more expensive. He believes the current AI credit boom could eventually face a fate similar to the telecom investment bubble of the early…

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They are Gen Z too: Sridhar Vembu praises two employees for working hard, saving money amid ongoing debate over youth protests

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu finds timeless values like hard work in Gen-Z employees. He notes these attitudes are not limited to any specific age group. Gen Z will comprise 27 percent of India's population by 2030. This generation prioritizes experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience in their spending. They are projected…

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IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI, data centre costs: Sridhar Vembu

In a post on social media platform X, Vembu noted that while the IT industry, including Zoho, has avoided large-scale layoffs, it has failed to generate significant new employment opportunities in recent years.

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AI, data centre costs are slowing IT hiring, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu

Zoho Corporation's founder notes IT job growth is slowing significantly. Funds are now diverted to rising artificial intelligence and data centre expenses. Enterprise customers are also shifting their spending towards AI technologies. Manufacturing automation creates fewer jobs despite lowering production costs.

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Sridhar Vembu praises Dharmendra Pradhan after resignation: 'He put the nation above self'

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu praised Dharmendra Pradhan as a fine public servant. He expressed sadness over the former minister's decision to step down. Pradhan resigned following nationwide protests over exam irregularities and leaks. Demonstrators demanded his removal and broader reforms to the education system. The government promised legislation and fast-track…

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shares two-condition formula he believes decides whether you'll be happy every day

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared his thoughts on the factors that contribute to daily happiness. He emphasised the importance of surrounding oneself with agreeable company while also being someone others enjoy spending time with. Vembu also highlighted the need to keep the mind free from "suffering thoughts" that can…

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Zoho launches AI-powered Classes 2.0, offers platform free to government schools, colleges and universities in India

Platform automates lesson planning, supports 22 Indian languages and aims to make classrooms more interactive through AI-powered learning experiences

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Sridhar Vembu highlights rising number of Indian engineers in rural Japan amid shrinking population

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu observed Indian engineers working in rural Japan. These engineers are addressing talent shortages in regions with shrinking populations. Vembu visited Wakayama prefecture, noting advanced industries thrive outside major cities. He saw global manufacturers operating successfully in remote rural locations. This experience reinforced his belief in rural…

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Zoho's Sridhar Vembu unveils new mission, nearly 6,000 km away from India

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is embarking on a mission to connect rural Indian and Japanese businesses, aiming to revive traditional craftsmanship. Vembu plans to partner with Japanese companies renowned for their precision manufacturing skills, drawing inspiration from his friend Britto, who has deep ties to Japan. This initiative seeks to…

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'Just mention Zoho and get discount on Microsoft Office license': Sridhar Vembu says India will catch up in AI

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shared an anecdote where a customer secured a 90% discount on Microsoft Office licenses after mentioning Zoho as an alternative. Vembu highlighted how competition benefits consumers, referencing Microsoft's past antitrust issues. He also expressed strong optimism for India's AI development, citing progress in academia and initiatives…

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Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New York

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New York despite lower per capita income. He argues that illicit political funds parked in real estate inflate costs across housing, education, healthcare, and consumer goods.

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‘Future is atoms, not bits’: Sridhar Vembu reveals where Zoho is betting its R&D dollars

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is championing a significant investment in research and development-led manufacturing, aligning with the view that future innovation spans both software and the physical economy. Echoing former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer's philosophy, Vembu emphasizes the growing importance of 'atoms' alongside 'bits', believing the synergy between them will…

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'We will talk in 5 years': Sridhar Vembu reacts to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's statement on 'multi-trillion dollar AI data center bubble'

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu dismisses the massive AI data center buildout as a potential bubble, contrasting IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's concerns with his company's focus on core AI capabilities like data curation and compiler infrastructure. Vembu stated Zoho won't chase the "investment frenzy," emphasizing prudence over speculative spending. This stance…

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Zoho unveils India-designed server as AI boom pushes up infra costs

Zoho has launched Nathu La, an indigenously designed server platform. This move aims to reduce infrastructure costs and improve energy efficiency. The AI boom is driving up demand for compute resources. Zoho's server offers lower power consumption and total cost of ownership. This development strengthens India's technological self-reliance.

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Indian companies pitch products, seek partnerships at mega tech trade event in Taiwan

While the event witnessed significant participation from Indian buyers, a handful of Indian companies also exhibited at COMPUTEX 2026, which featured a record 6,000 booths from 1,500 exhibitors representing 33 countries.

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Oyo readies market debut; IT's comeback rally

Oyo's IPO plans are back on track after securing the regulator's nod. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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ONDC raises Rs 220 crore from Zoho, Uber, Paytm, BSE; eyes additional capital

While Zoho Corporation has invested Rs 70 crore as a part of this round, Uber and Paytm have invested Rs 60 crore each. BSE Technologies has injected Rs 30 crore into the government-backed digital commerce entity.

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Zoho-backed chip startup Netrasemi launches its first chip, eyes commercial production next year

The use cases for A2000 include surveillance through drones and CCTVs, robotics, intelligent video gateways and industrial automation. The 12 nm chip for the Thiruvananthapuram-based Netrasemi was fabricated at Taiwanese foundry TSMC.

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Indian semicon firm Netrasemi plans mass production of its first chip this year

Indian AI chip maker Netrasemi is set to launch its A2000 chipset this year. The chip has successfully passed its initial testing phase. This system on chip will power smart cameras and edge AI devices. It enables real-time video analysis and on-device artificial intelligence. Netrasemi is collaborating with manufacturers for…

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Zoho-backed Netrasemi launches first AI chip, begins customer trials

Kerala-based Netrasemi, backed by Zoho, has successfully tested its A2000 AI chip, now production-ready for edge devices. Early trials are underway with customers in surveillance and automotive sectors, targeting a mid-2027 commercial launch. This Indian-designed chip, built on TSMC's 12nm process, is among the first of its kind.

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New Green Card rule: Sridhar Vembu slammed for asking Indian visa holders to come back home, to choose self-respect

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu was slammed for his two cents on the new Green Card rule that requires the Green Card applicants to leave the US and wait in their home country for the permanent residency in the US. Vembu urged visa holders in America to come home and to…

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Sridhar Vembu says prepare for tough times as economic picture is getting grimmer, warns AI hype may not last long

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns of a grim economic future. He believes artificial intelligence alone cannot solve deep-rooted issues. Vembu urges everyone to prepare for challenging times ahead. He notes the global economic order is weakening. The world faces a difficult phase, and preparedness is key.

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