Why Zoho Refuses to Go Public: Sridhar Vembu Prioritizes Innovation Over Quarterly Pressure

Sep 29, 2025 06:20 pm CST

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu explains why his company remains private despite pressure to go public, emphasizing that long-term innovation projects like Arattai messaging app wouldn't survive in a public company environment focused on quarterly results. The Chennai-based tech firm continues investing in ambitious R&D across multiple domains while experiencing rapid growth of its WhatsApp alternative.