Zoho Expands Rural Footprint: New Kumbakonam Campus to House 2,000 Employees

• SaaS major Zoho announced a significant expansion of its operations in Kumbakonam, a rural town in Tamil Nadu, with a new campus planned for 2026.
• The upcoming campus will have the capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 employees, scaling development for the Zoho ERP platform.
• Zoho's expansion in Kumbakonam is part of its 'hub-and-spoke' model, replicating the successful Tenkasi model to build deep-tech products from rural India.
• The company emphasizes local hiring and upskilling through initiatives like Zoho Schools of Learning, which will also expand in Kumbakonam.
• Zoho is investing in community development in Kumbakonam, including education support, healthcare clinics, and environmental restoration, aiming to create a long-term technology ecosystem.

Why It Matters: Zoho is significantly expanding its rural presence in Kumbakonam, creating jobs and fostering a local tech ecosystem.