Sridhar Vembu to Indians working in US: Come back; America no longer needs us
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has publicly encouraged Indian professionals working in the US to return home. He argues that despite their contributions to American technology, many Indians now face an unwelcoming environment and visa-related uncertainty.
Why it matters
Vembu's call reflects growing concerns among the Indian diaspora regarding US immigration policies and the potential for a 'brain gain' for India's domestic tech sector.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has urged Indians living and working in the US on a visa to return to India, saying many Indians who have contributed to America's technology sector are now facing uncertainty about their future there. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Sridhar Vembu said that Indians had played a major role in building America's technological strength, but added that a section of the country no longer wanted them. “Indians have made a major contribution to America's technological prowess. Yet, a big part of America no longer wants us,” Vembu wrote.He also highlighted the personal cost of immigration uncertainty for Indians who have built their lives in the US after years of hard work.
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