Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information and Technology, Government of India, has officially moved to Zoho, a homegrown Indian platform for office productivity applications. His decision, shared through his social media account, is being seen as a strong endorsement of indigenous technology at a time when India is actively promoting self-reliance in the digital space.

The minister urged citizens to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swadeshi movement by opting for domestic products and services over foreign technology. “I am moving to Zoho — our own Swadeshi platform for documents, spreadsheets & presentations. I urge all to join PM Narendra Modi’s call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products & services,” Vaishnaw said.

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A Push Towards Digital Independence

Vaishnaw’s shift to Zoho aligns with India’s broader strategy of building technological self-sufficiency. The government has been pushing to minimise reliance on international software providers while strengthening the ecosystem of Indian-developed platforms. The move is also symbolic of the growing confidence in local companies that can compete with global tech giants.

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What is Zoho?

Zoho is an Indian multinational technology company widely recognised for its broad suite of web-based business applications and productivity tools. Established in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu, the company offers more than 80 applications across domains such as sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT management, and collaboration tools. Over the years, Zoho has positioned itself as a comprehensive software solutions provider for businesses worldwide, serving startups, enterprises, and government organisations.

The minister’s endorsement of Zoho not only highlights the platform’s capabilities but also strengthens the narrative of India’s digital independence.