# Zoho Freezes Salaries Amid AI Costs

URL: https://technosports.co.in/zoho-freezes-salaries-amid-ai-costs/  
Published: 2026-10-15  
Updated: 2026-10-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has announced a freeze on annual salary raises. The company will also maintain a flat headcount for 18 months to avoid layoffs. This strategic shift is driven by soaring costs for GPUs, servers, and AI tokens. By leveraging in-house cloud tech and AI productivity gains, Zoho aims to navigate these rising infrastructure expenses while securing existing jobs.