Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu has urged members of the Indian diaspora to return to India, saying the nation now needs its brightest minds to help build a stronger and more self-reliant future.
His remarks came after new research by economist Daniel Di Martino revealed that Indian immigrants and their descendants contribute an average of $1.7 million to the US federal budget over 30 years, the highest among all immigrant communities.
Reacting to the findings, Vembu wrote on X, “Indian immigrants make the highest fiscal contribution to their host nation, as the chart below shows. India sent her best.”
He went on to appeal to Indian-origin professionals abroad, saying, “I hope India retains its best in the next generation. India also should attract some of the talent that left.”
Emphasizing that India’s growth depends on its people, Vembu added, “From the migrant perspective, why stay where you are not welcome? Bharat Mata wants you, needs you and welcomes you! Come home, let’s create a strong and prosperous Bharat.”
Vembu, known for championing rural development and local innovation, has long advocated for reversing the brain drain by nurturing talent within India.
