'We Have To Deepen Our Tech': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Draws Comparison Between India & China

India and China cumulatively hold close to 3 billion people. However, despite having close to 1.5 billion people each, both countries are progressing in different directions.

Vembu On India's Path Ahead

The discourse takes an even sharper note when we talk about the tech sector, which has seen immense growth and continues to have near-endless potential.

Talking about China's approach, compared to that of the sub-continental giant, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu draws a comparison between the paths followed by the two nations.

Vembu took to X to share a 'WhatsApp Forward', which distinguished the two nations.

In his post, see said, "I got this image forwarded - on India vs China startup ecosystems."

Sharing his thoughts on the chart, Vembu further added, "China does all the things India does (Fintech, edtech), but China also invests in deep tech. We have to deepen our tech. That awareness is spreading so I am optimistic it will happen."

The chart drew comparisons between the types of startups that are at play in the market in both countries.

The Comparison

The chart compared India's major Food Delivery Apps (Zomato and Swiggy) with China's dominance in the EV & Battery Tech business. Then it came to, what it deemed as 'Fancy Ice Cream & Cookies', to China's booming Semiconductors & AI business, which has been taking giant leaps recently.

The chart also drew comparison between Instant Grocery Delivery like Zepto to the Chinese drgaon's Robotics & Automation industry.

It also mentioned the Betting & Fantasy Sports Apps in India, that have seen a major rise to Global Logistics & Trade, that China is focusing on.

Furthermore, it also touched upon the apparently facetious Reels & Influencer Economy, in comparison to China's Deep Tech & Infrastructure.