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Zoho Gains Recognition as Union Minister Shifts to Swadeshi Platform

Anil Vanna — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:20:29 +0000

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he is switching to Zoho’s homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The move aims to support the government’s push for Swadeshi products.

Reacting to the announcement, Zoho’s Chief Scientist and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu said the decision boosts morale for engineers who have built the platform over two decades. He added that the team will continue making India proud.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier urged citizens to buy local products during the festive season, highlighting benefits for families, artisans, and youth employment. Vaishnaw’s move aligns with the PM’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

The adoption of Zoho also supports government initiatives like the “GST Bachat Utsav”, aimed at simplifying business processes, reducing household expenses, and encouraging growth for MSMEs, traders, women, and farmers. Zoho’s success exemplifies India’s ability to create global-standard indigenous technology.

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Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Discusses GST Rate Cuts and State Revenue Plans

Amar Desai — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:09:40 +0000

*Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka* emphasized his crucial role in the reduction of *GST rates, highlighting its benefits for millions of people. He mentioned that the **GST Council* has made significant decisions in favor of the public, particularly for the poor, middle class, and farmers. Despite the state losing approximately *₹5,000 crore* annually due to the rate cuts, the government is committed to absorbing this loss for the welfare of these groups.

During a meeting with traders at *MCAR Vacharo* in Hyderabad, Bhatti explained that the *GST rate rationalization* has led to price reductions on many goods, urging traders to display these price changes clearly.

Furthermore, Bhatti directed the *Chief Secretary* to take responsibility for coordinating with departments to increase state revenue, with a report on potential income-boosting measures to be submitted within *15 days*. He also suggested revisiting revenue targets for various departments to ensure the achievement of financial goals.

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