Zoho Corporation is a well-known Indian multinational technology firm that specializes in cloud-based business software. It was formerly established as AdventNet, Inc. in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Zoho offers a suite of over 45 integrated applications, including CRM, accounting, HR, and project management tools, along with enterprise IT solutions via ManageEngine. Since changing its name to Zoho in 2009, the firm has expanded to service more than 100 million users in more than 180 countries, with offices and research and development facilities in the US, India, and other countries. Under Sridhar Vembu's direction, Zoho—which was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021—has grown to be one of the most valuable unlisted software firms in India, renowned for its inventiveness and global presence.