Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu asserts that India's increasing talent migration signals economic transformation rather than decline. He notes that peak migration aligns with rapid national development, as seen in other Asian economies. Vembu also stresses the importance of building domestic capabilities amid ongoing discussions on talent retention.
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