Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu: India must 'build, build and build' to earn global respect
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has urged India to focus on internal development and talent cultivation to earn global respect. His comments were a response to concerns regarding rising anti-Indian sentiment on social media, suggesting that national progress is the best response to prejudice.
Why it matters
The statement reflects a growing discourse among Indian business leaders regarding the country's global image and the importance of self-reliance.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has called on India to focus on developing its own talent, businesses and technology, saying the country will earn true respect globally by building on the abilities of its people. His remarks came in response to American investor and podcaster Eric Weinstein, who raised concerns about growing hostility towards India, Indians, Hindus and Indian-Americans on social media. In a post on X, Vembu said India should respond to racism by focusing on development rather than hatred.
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