PM Narendra Modi has asked Indians to use more Indian-made digital apps. He said people should support local technology instead of relying only on big foreign companies. This is part of his Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision. The appeal comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has put new tariffs on India and raised the H1-B visa fee to $100,000.
India’s tech industry is growing fast. Numerous Indian businesses have already developed robust apps to rival those from other countries. People can use them to support Indian entrepreneurs, safeguard their data, and increase employment in the nation.
Arattai, made by Zoho Corporation, is India’s version of WhatsApp. It has group chats, media sharing, and end-to-end encryption. The app is more secure because it makes use of Indian servers. The question is whether users will switch from WhatsApp for Arattai.
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Mappls, from MapmyIndia, is a desi option for Google Maps. It displays local information, precise directions, and real-time traffic. It is beneficial for India's varied roadways because it may be used in both cities and villages.
Zoho Writer is a cloud-based writing app like Microsoft Word. It lets people write, edit, and collaborate on documents. It also connects well with other Zoho tools and is already popular among Indian businesses.
Zoho Sheet is India’s answer to Microsoft Excel. It helps with data analysis, charts, and teamwork in real time. It is useful for both personal and office work.
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Zoho Show is a presentation app similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. It comes with templates, animations, and collaboration options. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw even used Zoho Show in a Cabinet briefing, showing official support.
Zoho Mail is a clean and secure email service like Gmail. It has useful tools for managing emails and stores data on Indian servers. It is good for both personal and professional use.
Zoho Sign allows people to sign documents digitally. It follows Indian laws and provides legally valid e-signatures. Many businesses trust it as a replacement for Adobe Sign.
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Flipkart is Amazon's main rival in India. It supports numerous local vendors and sells anything from electronics to clothing. Millions of Indian shop on Flipkart daily.
PM Modi’s push is not only about changing apps. The goal is for India to become digitally independent. Using Indian apps helps local businesses expand, generate jobs and protects our data domestically. Additionally, it reduces India's reliance on foreign tech firms and grants it greater authority over its digital destiny.
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