Zoho’s homegrown instant messaging app, Arattai, has become a major contender in the social networking space, drawing praise and congratulations from industry leaders including Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas and Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta.
Key Highlights Of The Milestone
Arattai’s user sign-ups skyrocketed from 3,000 to 350,000 in just three days, marking a staggering 100-fold surge.
Radhika Gupta expressed her excitement as a user and reiterated her belief in the power of “Made in India” brands designed for domestic and global markets.
Sridhar Vembu, Zoho’s co-founder, shared that the company is rapidly scaling infrastructure to handle the massive growth while addressing technical challenges.
The app, positioned as a WhatsApp alternative, offers messaging, voice and video calls, media sharing, and business channels, with end-to-end encryption under development.
This rapid adoption signals a strong shift toward Indian tech solutions gaining global traction, inspiring hopes for more world-class brands emerging from India.
Sources: Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Indian Today, Angel One