Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in US to come back

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in US to come back

A fresh debate around brain drain and nation-building has kicked off online after Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged Indians living in the United States to consider returning to India. His post, shared on X, quickly went viral, and drew a sharp, no-nonsense response from entrepreneur Ashneer Grover.

In what he called an “open letter”, Vembu addressed Indians settled in the US, reflecting on their journey and contributions.

“Open letter to Indians in America. Dear brothers and sisters from Bharat: Like I did 37 years ago, you arrived in America with no money but with a good education and cultural heritage from Bharat. You achieved outstanding success. America was good to us. For that we must remain grateful, gratitude is our Bharatiya way,” he wrote.

‘Come back home’: Vembu pitches India’s technological future

Vembu’s core message was a call to action, asking skilled Indians abroad to return and contribute to India’s growth.

“Respect in today’s world, along with prosperity and security, comes from one source: a nation’s technological prowess,” he wrote.

He argued that while India has produced strong talent, much of it has been exported overseas, particularly to the US.

“As difficult as it is for many of you to contemplate this, please come back home. Bharat Mata needs your talent. Our vast youthful population needs the technology leadership you gained over the years to guide them towards prosperity. Let’s do it with a missionary zeal,” he said.