Arattai App's Developer Address Controversy and Zoho's Clear Stance: Indian Development Confirmed!
I also heard about the confusion surrounding the Arattai app's developer address being displayed as being in the US, and I was really curious! However, Sridhar Vembu of Zoho has personally clarified that all products are developed in India. What story unfolded?
Hello everyone! Today, I bring you an interesting piece of news concerning the developer address of the Arattai app, which has recently stirred up some discussion in the IT industry.
Arattai App: Misunderstanding Surrounding Developer Address
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The controversy began when X (formerly Twitter) users noticed that Zoho's messaging app, Arattai, was displaying a 'US address' in its developer information on the Google Play Store.
One X user pointed out, 'Clicking on app support for the Arattai app on the Android Play Store shows the developer details pointing to a US address.' Another user requested, 'If the app is made in India, please change the developer address.' These posts raised questions and doubts about the actual development location of the Arattai app.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Makes a Clear Statement
In response to this confusion, Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, issued a direct statement on X on September 30, 2025.
Vembu firmly stated, "All products are developed in India." He added, “Our global headquarters is in Chennai, and we pay taxes in India on our global income,” clearly indicating that the company's base is in India.
Indian Customer Data Managed Solely Within India
Furthermore, it was announced that Indian customer data is hosted exclusively within regions in India, such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, and will soon be available in Odisha. This signifies that data belonging to Indian users is meticulously managed within India. 🇮🇳
The Truth About Cloud Infrastructure Usage
Vembu also explained, “We do not host our products on AWS or Azure. Specifically, Arattai is not hosted on AWS, Azure, or GCloud,” suggesting a reduced reliance on external cloud services and the utilization of their own infrastructure. This appears to demonstrate Zoho's commitment to data security and control.
Reason for Developer Address Display, Perhaps...
So, why was a US address displayed on the Google Play Store? While the article lacks specific details on this point, it's conceivable that a branch office address in a particular region might have been listed for legal or administrative reasons related to global business. 🤔
However, through Sridhar Vembu's statement, it is definitively clear that the core of Arattai app's development and operation is centered in India.
What Are Your Thoughts on This News?
As users, I believe information about an app's origin and development location is very important. It's a relief that the confusion has been well resolved thanks to Zoho's clear explanation. Have you ever had a similar experience?
We look forward to the future endeavors of Arattai and Zoho, and hope for continued transparent and reliable information dissemination. 😊