Zoho Founder Urges Indian Diaspora in the US to Return Home for Nation's Progress
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu requests Indians in US for Ghar Vaapsi amid Trump's 'hellhole' row, says it's the only path to true respect
The Economic Times
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Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has issued a compelling open letter urging Indians in the United States to consider returning to India. He argues that true respect and prosperity for Indians globally can only be achieved through technological self-reliance and innovation on home soil, amidst a politically charged environment in the US.
- 01Sridhar Vembu calls for a reverse brain drain, urging Indians in the US to return to India.
- 02He highlights the growing political divide in the US, which affects the perception of Indian success.
- 03Vembu links India's global respect to its technological sovereignty.
- 04He emphasizes that prosperity must be earned through home-grown innovation.
- 05The letter reflects Vembu's belief that returning to India is a civilizational duty.
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In an open letter dated April 27, 2026, Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has sparked significant discussion by urging Indians living in the United States to consider returning to India. He reflects on his own journey from a student in America to a successful entrepreneur in India, emphasizing the need for a reverse brain drain to foster India's technological leadership. Vembu warns that the Indian diaspora is caught between political extremes in the US, where their achievements are increasingly viewed with skepticism. He argues that the global respect for Indians is tied to India's technological prowess, urging that true prosperity can only be built on home soil. Vembu concludes with a passionate appeal for Indian professionals to return and contribute to the nation's future, framing this move as a civilizational duty rather than merely a career decision.
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Vembu's call to action could inspire many Indian professionals in the US to consider returning home, potentially boosting India's tech sector and economy.
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