Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says the company is bringing employees back to the office to improve practical collaboration and experiential learning. While he admits remote work can handle some tasks, he argues that in-person interaction drives better innovation, especially for R&D work. Still, he hints Zoho will move toward a partial WFH model later.
Karnataka’s State Planning Commission is proposing a push to decentralize the tech ecosystem beyond Bengaluru, targeting tier-II and tier-III cities. The roadmap includes Karnataka Innovation Orchestration Centers designed to accelerate deeptech incubation and R&D, aiming to help the state emerge as a global benchmark for technology-driven development.
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Indian companies have invested USD 16.4 billion in the United States, helping create about 70,800 jobs, according to officials. The firms also put USD 330 million toward research and development, backing innovation alongside community growth across multiple states. The inflow is being framed as a boost to the US economy, with companies like Sun Pharmaceutical recently announcing major deals.
Atomgrid has opened a new state-of-the-art research and development centre in Bengaluru, targeting the growing global need for chemical supply chains that are not dependent on China. The facility will focus on developing cost-efficient, innovative solutions for international customers, aligning with the broader “China-plus-one” manufacturing shift.
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