Zoho vs Microsoft: India's Homegrown SaaS Titan Is Quietly Conquering
In the vast world of business software, Microsoft has been king for ages. But in India, there's a quiet rival in the making — Zoho Corporation. Based in Chennai and firmly planted in Tamil Nadu's countryside, Zoho is not only challenging Microsoft ; it's redefining the game for building software for India, by India. With more than 100 million worldwide users and an array of 50+ built-in apps, Zoho is currently set to become the Indian institution's default platform, business's default platform, and even government office's default platform. Swadeshi Endorsement: Political Push India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made headlines recently by switching, in public, from Microsoft PowerPoint to Zoho Show for cabinet briefings. The message was as clear as day: "Switch to Swadeshi." It was not an act of nationalism — it was a tip of the hat to the potential of Zoho, strategic in intention. It is an indication of India's pursuit of digital self-relianc...