A Tribute to IT Legends

India Inc has a real opportunity to embrace the digital transformation revolution, being at the right place at the right time and using the right technology. According to a report by Meticulous Research, the global Digital Transformation Market size is projected to achieve a market size of $3,144.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.1 percent from 2024 to 2030. However, this opportunity is no coincidence; it can be traced back to the efforts of a bunch of technology leaders who have transformed the industry over the decades with their vision, ideas, and sheer will for execution.

The list from FC Kohli to Sridhar Vembu (CEO of Zoho Corporation) is long. One of the most important aspects of their contributions is their versatility. For instance, let’s take the case of Sridhar. Born in a small village in Tamil Nadu, Sridhar, the mastermind behind the unicorn Zoho, with his successful business strategy, made the brand's presence known across the globe. His humble lifestyle and sticking to his village attitude are an inspiration to budding entrepreneurs and business leaders, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and a clear business vision. From his humble village background to building Zoho Corporation and now getting ready to revolutionize the semiconductor realm in India with a $200 million compound semiconductor fabrication plant, Sridhar's story has a lot of leadership lessons. This special issue of CEO Insights is a tribute to Indian technology leaders who made the country’s IT industry what it is today. Do let us know your thoughts.