Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that he is moving away from Microsoft Office and switching to Zoho, India’s very own platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. A push for Swadeshi tech In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vaishnaw wrote, “I am moving to Zoho — our own Swadeshi platform for documents, spreadsheets presentations. I urge all to join PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products services.” This comes at a time when the government is actively promoting technological self-reliance, encouraging the use of homegrown software, apps, and hardware. Significance of the Move Vaishnaw, who previously used Microsoft PowerPoint for official presentations, is now making a strong statement in favor of indigenous innovation. His decision also comes against the backdrop of ongoing trade talks with the U.S., which has imposed steep tariffs on Indian imports. Zoho’s reaction Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu expressed gratitude, saying “Thank you Sir, this is a huge morale boost for our engineers who have worked hard for over two decades to build our product suite. We will make you proud and make our nation proud. Jai Hind, ” Vembu posted on X. What is Zoho Zoho Corporation is a Made-in-India tech success story. Founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas, the company is headquartered in Chennai and has grown into a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) giant. Global reach, Indian roots Although incorporated in the U.S., Zoho proudly runs its major operations from rural Tamil Nadu, staying true to its Indian ethos. Today, it serves 100+ million users in 150+ countries, including startups and even Fortune 500 companies. Tools that compete with the best Zoho offers 55+ cloud-based tools for everything from email and HR to project management and CRM. Its Zoho Workplace and Zoho Office Suite rival Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. Popular apps include: Privacy and affordability What makes Zoho stand out? Unlike tech giants, it doesn’t depend on ads, meaning your data stays private. It also stores data across regions to meet legal rules. Plus, Zoho is often cheaper than Microsoft and Google, making it a favorite among small and medium businesses in India.
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