‘Ulaa strikes the right balance between privacy and usability,’ says Sudipta Deb

Electronics and IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw recently said that India must transition beyond being only a services nation to a product nation in both software and hardware. He made this observation at the ministry’s Chips2Startups awards ceremony, where Zoho’s Ulaa browser won first prize in the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge. Known for its strong security and privacy features, Ulaa was launched in 2023 after a decade of research and development. Unlike many browsers, it blocks tracking, supports multiple platforms, and prioritises user privacy. Sudipta Deb, product manager of Ulaa, in an interview with Padmini Dhruvaraj, shares insights into the browser’s unique approach, business model, and future plans. Excerpts: