After Arattai, Zoho Mail trends as ministers back homegrown tech

Another service by homegrown software firm Zoho has gained traction online, after messaging app Arattai went viral in the past few weeks. Union home minister Amit Shah switched to Zoho Mail, fuelling conversation on social media about digital sovereignty and the adoption of homegrown technology solutions.

The centre is aiming to cut reliance on global tech giants, keep data within the country, and ensure better privacy for citizens. Shah’s move shows the government is putting its weight behind homespun services to achieve the same.

“I have switched…