Zoho Arattai Adds Aadhaar-Based User Verification

Users can access it through the profile settings by selecting the 'Get Verified' option and completing the verification process using the Aadhaar app, it added.

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"By introducing an optional Aadhaar verification layer, we are delivering a reliable space without adding unnecessary friction to the user experience. This architecture ensures that users can validate their peer-to-peer interactions on their own terms," said Jeri John, Global Product Head, Arattai.

However, the company clarified that the verification process is entirely voluntary and Arattai does not store any Aadhaar details of users.

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The new feature builds on Arattai's existing account verification programme, under which standard verified profiles receive a Blue Badge, while official government accounts are assigned a Grey Badge to prevent impersonation of public organisations and officials.

Arattai -- which was soft-launched in 2021 -- has been built entirely in India and is positioned as a privacy-focused messaging platform that does not rely on invasive data tracking, targeted advertising or user surveillance. 

Moreover, the messaging app supports 10 Indian languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Odia and Tamil.

Alongside Aadhaar verification, the company also rolled out a range of new privacy and security features, including end-to-end encryption for personal chats and broadcasts, encrypted cloud chat backups for Google Drive and iCloud, and a 'Hide Phone Number' feature that conceals users' contact details in public groups.