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Zoho Corporation is a prominent Indian multinational technology company specializing in cloud-based business software and web-based business tools. Founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas, the company was originally known as AdventNet Inc. and focused on network management equipment. It underwent a significant strategic shift following the 2001 dot-com crash, diversifying its operations and eventually rebranding as Zoho Corporation in 2009 to align with its increasingly popular online office suite. Headquartered in Chennai, India, with its global corporate headquarters in Del Valle, Texas, Zoho has established a massive global footprint. As of 2025, the company operates in over 180 countries, maintains offices in 80 countries, and serves more than 150 million users across 1 million customer organizations. Remarkably, three out of every five Fortune 500 companies, including giants like Apple, Netflix, and Sony, utilize Zoho’s services. Zoho is uniquely distinguished in the tech industry for its bootstrapped model. It has never accepted venture capital or external funding, allowing it to remain privately held and focused on long-term customer value rather than short-term investor returns. Founder Sridhar Vembu retains approximately 88% ownership. This independence has enabled Zoho to maintain consistent profitability for nearly 30 years, reporting a consolidated revenue of approximately US$1.62 billion (INR 13,543 crore) and a net income of US$380 million (INR 3,191 crore) for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company’s product portfolio is extensive, featuring over 55 integrated applications that form what Zoho calls an operating system for business. Its core offerings are divided into several key brands: - Zoho: A comprehensive suite for CRM, finance (Zoho Books), HR (Zoho People), and workplace productivity. - ManageEngine: Enterprise IT management software covering identity access, unified endpoint management, and security. - Qntrl: A workflow orchestration platform for automating business processes. - TrainerCentral: An all-in-one platform for online training and course creation.In 2025, Zoho further advanced its technological capabilities by launching its proprietary large language model, Zia, for enterprise AI applications. The company also emphasizes digital sovereignty, developing local solutions like Arattai (a messaging app) and Ulaa (a security-focused browser). Beyond technology, Zoho is known for its unconventional "transnational localism" strategy. It actively builds rural offices to create high-tech jobs in smaller towns and villages, aiming to debunk the myth that corporate success requires major urban centers. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 employees, Zoho continues to expand its R&D efforts, recently acquiring Asimov Robotics to push into the robotics sector.