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Why Sridhar Vembu wants the young generation to marry and have kids early

Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu has said young people should marry and have children in their 20s, calling it a 'demographic duty' to society and their ancestors

Why Sridhar Vembu wants the young generation to marry and have kids early
Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 2:15 PM IST

Zoho's Arattai to roll out end-to-end encryption tonight: Sridhar Vembu

Zoho-backed homegrown messaging platform Arattai is poised for a big update with end-to-end encryption scheduled to be rolled out on Tuesday night, founder Sridhar Vembu said in a social media post. Vembu said many more "cool features" on Arattai are in the works once "this big transition" is through. "Please update the Arattai app from the Play Store/App Store and please encourage your contacts to do so. The end-to-end encryption will be enabled Tuesday night IST," Vembu said in a post on X on Tuesday. He explained that users will be able to only exchange end-to-end encrypted messages if both they and their contacts are using the latest version of Arattai. "If you are on the latest Arattai version and your contact is on the latest version, you will only be able to use end-to-end encrypted chat with that contact," he said. In such cases (where both sides are on the latest version), a new end-to-end chat session will be created for that contact, and the old non-end-to-end encrypted

Zoho's Arattai to roll out end-to-end encryption tonight: Sridhar Vembu
Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 3:23 PM IST

With Zoho around, we are determined to work on Arattai: Sridhar Vembu

In a conversation with Business Standard, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu talks about his role as a scientist, his vision for the firm and India's AI journey

With Zoho around, we are determined to work on Arattai: Sridhar Vembu
Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

'Vaccines do not cause autism': Doctors set the record straight on claims

After Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's remarks reignited the vaccines-autism debate, doctors stress there is no proven link between the two, calling for responsible communication on public health issues

'Vaccines do not cause autism': Doctors set the record straight on claims
Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 5:54 PM IST

Hype around Zoho's apps and ghost of Koo: Will it soar or stumble?

Renewing his call to go vocal for local, Home Minister Amit Shah announced his switch to Zoho Mail. But its rapid rise is reminiscent of Koo, which struggled against the global network giants

Hype around Zoho's apps and ghost of Koo: Will it soar or stumble?
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

Zoho forays into hardware; to launch PoS, QR devices and sound boxes

The firm in 2024, had introduced Zoho Payments. Additionally the firm is now also expanding its payout capabilities, virtual accounts for collections and marketplace settlement

Zoho forays into hardware; to launch PoS, QR devices and sound boxes
Updated On : 07 Oct 2025 | 6:30 AM IST

Zoho IPO unlikely soon, hints Sridhar Vembu; focus on R&D initiatives

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said the company will not seek an IPO soon, citing the success of Arattai and its focus on Bharat-specific research and development projects

Zoho IPO unlikely soon, hints Sridhar Vembu; focus on R&D initiatives
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Homegrown Arattai hits top spot on app store: What it is and how it works

Developed by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, messaging app Arattai has topped the App Store as daily sign-ups surged from 3,000 to 350,000

Homegrown Arattai hits top spot on app store: What it is and how it works
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

Zoho enters AI race with its own LLM, proprietary speech-to-text models

Homegrown technology company Zoho on Thursday announced its proprietary large language (LLM) model designed for enterprises using its suite of products, the latest move reflecting bold ambitions of Indian firms to build and innovate on their own AI stacks in the global tech race. Zoho said it is also rolling out automatic speech recognition models for speech-to-text conversion in English and Hindi. The Chennai-headquartered company plans to further expand the available languages, beginning with other Indian and European languages. Zoho top management said it has not seen these AI advances impact jobs and hirings. The company further said it grew 32 per cent in 2024 in India, its second largest market globally after the US. The growth was driven by industries such as ITeS, banking financial services and insurance or BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and education. At the Zoholics India -- its annual user conference held this year in Bengaluru -- the company announced proprietary large ..

Zoho enters AI race with its own LLM, proprietary speech-to-text models
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 2:29 PM IST

Zoho shelves $700-mn semiconductor chip plant plan: Sridhar Vembu

In June last year, the company had applied for government incentives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to build a compound semiconductor chip fabrication unit.

Zoho shelves $700-mn semiconductor chip plant plan: Sridhar Vembu
Updated On : 01 May 2025 | 9:43 PM IST

SaaS implementation delays result in business losses: Zoho, IDC report

While speed of implementation is critical, 75% of enterprises surveyed said they faced delays, resulting in an average time overrun of 57% and a cost overrun of 43%

SaaS implementation delays result in business losses: Zoho, IDC report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

Tech tycoon and former Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu reacts on joining politics

Tech tycoon Sridhar Vembu reacted to rumours that he was going into politics after resigning as CEO of Zoho Corporation. His post comes after speculation went around that he was joining politics

Tech tycoon and former Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu reacts on joining politics
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

Sridhar Vembu: The billionaire who gave up the CEO office to focus on R&D

Vembu's decision to step down as Zoho CEO comes at a critical moment, one when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the computing landscape

Sridhar Vembu: The billionaire who gave up the CEO office to focus on R&D
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 5:37 PM IST

Sridhar Vembu steps down as Zoho CEO; Shailesh Kumar Davey to succeed

In the surprise move, Vembu also added that he will be taking charge as the chief scientist of the company, overseeing the research and development division

Sridhar Vembu steps down as Zoho CEO; Shailesh Kumar Davey to succeed
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

'Naked greed': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu blasts rival Freshworks for layoffs

Freshworks 'should not expect any loyalty from employees ever', he says

'Naked greed': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu blasts rival Freshworks for layoffs
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 8:28 PM IST

'A big pressure cooker': Zoho CEO calls out the stress fest at Indian cos

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu called for a much-needed shift towards healthier, balanced workplaces that can thrive in the long run

'A big pressure cooker': Zoho CEO calls out the stress fest at Indian cos
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 5:21 PM IST

SaaS major Zoho Corporation announces an updated 'CRM For Everyone'

Currently in a beta phase, Zoho plans a full roll out by the end of 2024

SaaS major Zoho Corporation announces an updated 'CRM For Everyone'
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

Zoho plans $700 mn foray into chipmaking, seeks incentives from govt

Semiconductors are a key plank of India's business agenda, with a $10 billion package in place to boost the industry as it hopes to compete with countries such as Taiwan in a few years

Zoho plans $700 mn foray into chipmaking, seeks incentives from govt
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

Zoho announces manufacturing power tools under its new venture 'Karuvi'

Zoho is the parent company of well-known technology brands, including ManageEngine, Zoho.com, TrainerCentral, and Qntrl

Zoho announces manufacturing power tools under its new venture 'Karuvi'
Updated On : 10 Apr 2024 | 8:25 PM IST

Zoho launches PoS solution called Zakya for small, medium enterprises

Digital service priced at Rs 649 per month helps in inventory management, omnichannel sales and other back-office tasks

Zoho launches PoS solution called Zakya for small, medium enterprises
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 3:21 PM IST