Zoho's Sridhar Vembu asks Indians in US to 'come back'; Ashneer Grover's '$1 = Rs 94, temperature 50C' reply sparks fierce debate
Published on: April 27, 2026, 6:33 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A debate on brain drain and nation-building has erupted after Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged Indians in the US to return home and contribute to Indias technological growth, calling it a matter of national progress and responsibility. His post on X drew a sharp reaction from entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, who dismissed the idea as impractical, citing economic factors and living conditions with his remark, “What delulu… Just DONT.” The exchange has triggered mixed reactions online, with some supporting Vembus call for nation-building, while others argue that issues like infrastructure, salaries and quality of life need to be addressed before expecting professionals to return.
