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Sridhar Vembu urges Indians to return home after US freezes Green Card process at 8 tech firms

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, is encouraging Indians working in the United States to return home. He highlighted how recent immigration policies have created uncertainty for Indian professionals despite their significant contributions. Vembu emphasized the opportunity for returning professionals to help shape India's technology ecosystem. This call to action…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Sridhar Vembu has a big warning for software engineers amid AI layoffs: 'Nobody knows anything here'

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns engineers about excessive AI dependence in coding. He urges developers to maintain understanding while utilizing artificial intelligence tools. An engineer shared concerns about AI driving coding processes at a large company. This reliance reportedly increases employee pressure and reduces critical thinking. The industry is moving…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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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 · Aug 26

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

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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.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

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

The Economic Times · Jul 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

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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…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

‘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…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

'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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The Economic Times · Jun 11

From Sunil Mittal to Sridhar Vembu, Harsh Goenka on nine entrepreneurs building India as their longest, proudest project

Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded nine prominent Indian business leaders for their nation-building efforts. Their work spans communication, steel, healthcare, technology, and global business expansion. These entrepreneurs have significantly contributed to India's economic growth, innovation, and employment. The post sparked widespread discussion on the impact of business leaders on national development.

The Economic Times · May 31

'Insane bubble and bigger than 1999': Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has a scary warning about the future of AI

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns of a potential market bubble driven by AI enthusiasm, citing high price-to-sales ratios for tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. He argues these valuations are disconnected from fundamentals, drawing parallels to the dot-com era and suggesting the current bubble could be even larger.

The Economic Times · May 30

Delhi HC ruling against Google draws praise from startup founders

The Delhi High Court has ruled Google liable for trademark infringement in keyword advertising, a decision lauded by Indian startup founders like Nithin Kamath and Sridhar Vembu. This verdict could curb practices where competitors bid on trademarked names, diverting traffic and forcing brands to spend on their own keywords.

The Times of India · May 27

Row over Sabeer Bhatia saying India should ‘appreciate every chapter of its history’, Sridhar Vembu responds

An online fight between two billionaires over how India should view its past has stirred a row on social media, with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs Sabeer Bhatia and Sridhar Vembu clashing after Vembu compared Bhatia’s remarks to asking Jews to “appreciate” the Holocaust.

The Times of India · May 23

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…

The Economic Times · May 19

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.

The Times of India · Feb 19

‘Brain drain is costly’: Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu takes swipe at Indian-origin White House adviser

As India hosts its first-ever India AI Impact Summit, the spotlight has fallen on some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence. Industry leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei were among the global tech figures in attendance at the high-profile gathering.

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