” Interestingly, Amit Shah used the exact same phrase while announcing his move to ZOHO Mail on social media, sparking buzz online that it was a subtle yet powerful response to Trump’s statement.

The move is being hailed as a push for digital self-reliance under the “Make in India” initiative. Analysts suggest that if more Indian users and organizations adopt domestic platforms like ZOHO, it could significantly impact global tech giants that currently dominate India’s digital ecosystem.

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In a post on X, Vembu explained that Arattai would likely never have been developed under the financial pressures faced by public companies. “Arattai would very likely not have been built by a public company that faces quarter-to-quarter financial pressure. It was a ‘hopelessly foolish’ project, and even our employees were skeptical it would gain traction,” he said.

Vembu stressed that Zoho’s strategy is driven by a desire to strengthen India’s engineering capabilities. “We developed it because we need strong engineering talent in Bharat. Many more such initiatives are needed, and we are committed to this,” he added.

As part of its long-term approach, Zoho is running several R&D-heavy projects in areas including compilers, databases, operating systems, security, hardware, chip design, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The company also invests in firms where immediate profitability is not expected, treating itself as a self-funding industrial research lab.

“Zoho ignores short-term profits as long as we remain financially stable,” Vembu explained. He noted that the company’s leadership maintains a frugal lifestyle, similar to ISRO engineers, to focus resources on innovation rather than quarterly gains.

Framing this philosophy as central to Zoho’s identity, Vembu called it the “essence of Bharat,” likening it to Japan’s developmental model. While speculation about a Zoho IPO continues, this Zoho Arattai IPO update makes it clear that the company prioritizes building a strong engineering foundation and funding ambitious R&D projects over responding to stock market pressures.

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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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