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India needs more electricians, nurses; not Economics degree: Vembu

Inshorts · 8m ago

India needs more electricians, nurses; not Economics degree: Vembu

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu said India needs to value people who do hands-on work, including electricians, plumbers, welders and nurses. "We need people who build things. We don't need more Economics or Political Science or History majors," he said in a post on X. Vembu was commenting on Musk's old statement advocating for hands-on jobs over college degrees.

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Livemint · 9m ago

Indian edtech startups niche down into nursing, allied healthcare upskilling

Indian edtech companies are shifting their focus to the allied healthcare services and nursing skilling sectors in a bid to tap into a promising niche within the upskilling market. The demand for trained nurses and allied health professionals has been growing, particularly in India where there is a significant shortage. Startups like PhysicsWallah's PW Skills and upGrad are offering specialized courses and degree programs in areas like medical lab technology and operation theatre technology. The focus on these specific sectors comes as revenue growth in core edtech areas has slowed down.

India needs tech companies that have 100 billion in revenue, not valuation: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu

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YourStory · 9m ago

India needs tech companies that have 100 billion in revenue, not valuation: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, emphasizes the need for India to focus on building technology companies that generate $100 billion in revenue rather than just focusing on valuation. He argues that India needs these companies to uplift its economy, pointing out the success of similar firms in China over the past two decades. Vembu warns against the excessive focus on valuation, as it can divert attention from long-term vision and growth. He encourages entrepreneurs to prioritize revenue growth and avoid getting caught up in stock bubbles and easy funding.

'We Indians have had it far easier': Sridhar Vembu urges India to match China’s will to rise

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Business Today · 4m ago

'We Indians have had it far easier': Sridhar Vembu urges India to match China’s will to rise

Sridhar Vembu emphasizes that for India to rival China, it must focus on a civilizational revival, not just economic growth. He notes that Japan and Korea became global powers through cultural and economic awakenings, suggesting that India’s progress should mirror these nations. By understanding China's struggles and modeling its perseverance, Vembu asserts that Indians need to believe they are part of a broader renaissance, not merely witnessing another phase of GDP expansion.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu revives 70-hour work week debate, says no need to work to 'demographic decline

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu revives 70-hour work week debate, says no need to work to 'demographic decline

Zoho Corporation CEO Sridhar Vembu has ignited the debate surrounding the necessity of a 70-hour work week for economic development. He pointed out the hardworking culture of East Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, arguing that excessive work hours have contributed to their economic growth. However, he emphasized that only a small percentage of the population, around 2-5%, needs to work long hours to drive progress, and the rest should aim for a work-life balance. Vembu also highlighted the potential negative consequences, such as low birth rates and a lonely old age, which may not be worth the economic success achieved through extensive work hours.

‘I beg people to not inject…’: Zoho CEO counters Mohandas Pai’s claims of Centre’s neglect towards South India | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

‘I beg people to not inject…’: Zoho CEO counters Mohandas Pai’s claims of Centre’s neglect towards South India | Mint

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu responded to allegations made by Mohandas Pai, who accused the central government of neglecting South India in IT development initiatives. Vembu stated that the committee responsible for the decision to launch AI Centers of Excellence had enough members from South India and made the selection based on thorough evaluation. He urged people not to bring North-South politics into the decision-making process and defended the committee's choice of institutions for the AI Centers.

'You don’t get to dictate what customers speak...': Sridhar Vembu makes a case for Hindi in business

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Business Today · 5m ago

'You don’t get to dictate what customers speak...': Sridhar Vembu makes a case for Hindi in business

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu emphasizes Hindi as a practical "link language" in India, not a political statement. He argues its importance across regions, even in urban and non-Hindi-speaking areas, and stresses the effort over fluency in business communications. Highlighting a personal experience with an Odiya entrepreneur, Vembu illustrates how Hindi facilitates better interactions. Emphasizing India’s vast domestic market, he advises business leaders to embrace Hindi to better connect with customers.

TeamLease EdTech, Labour and Employment Ministry ink MoU to enhance employability

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

TeamLease EdTech, Labour and Employment Ministry ink MoU to enhance employability

TeamLease EdTech has partnered with the Ministry of Labour and Employment to enhance employability through work-linked degree programs. The agreement will bring over 200 work-linked degree programs with embedded internships to the National Career Service (NCS) portal, offering more than 500,000 hands-on learning opportunities. Using their digital platform, Digivarsity, TeamLease EdTech aims to provide live internship opportunities to students across India, bridging skill gaps and preparing a job-ready workforce aligned with the country's changing job market. This collaboration aims to make a significant impact on employability in India.

AI revolution will revive traditional jobs: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

YourStory

YourStory · 9m ago

AI revolution will revive traditional jobs: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, shared his optimistic view on the impact of AI on the job market. Contrary to concerns about mass unemployment, Vembu believes that AI will revive traditional jobs and lead to better wages. While AI can handle routine and technical tasks, there will be a growing demand for jobs that require a human touch. Vembu cited examples such as farmers, artists, and teachers who provide unique value that AI cannot replicate. He also warned against relying too heavily on AI and emphasized the need to distribute its benefits more widely.

China grew R&D & industry together, India has work to do here: Vembu

Inshorts · 1y ago

China grew R&D & industry together, India has work to do here: Vembu

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu said China's rise over past 20 years has been "astounding". "It's important to realise that China's rise in R&D happened along with her rise in industrial prowess...India has lot of work to do here," Vembu said. "India can rise too and we don't need everything to be perfect. We need optimism and can-do spirit," he added.

Indians need to develop capabilities in India, not abroad to earn respect: Sridhar Vembu

Inshorts · 8m ago

Indians need to develop capabilities in India, not abroad to earn respect: Sridhar Vembu

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has said that Indians need to develop "deep capabilities" in India to earn "true respect" in the world. "Achievements abroad won't do it. I hope smart Indians keep this in mind," he added. Earlier, Vembu had addressed the debate on racism and Indian immigration to US, stating that he "works hard to retain talent in India".

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