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NR Narayana Murthy

Chairman Emeritus, Infosys

Birth DetailsAugust 20, 1946 | Kolar, Karnataka

NationalityIndian

LeagueEntrepreneur

EducationMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur

Net Worth$3.6 billion (As of March 26, 2021)

NR Narayana Murthy's Assets:

Stake in Infosys Limited

NR Narayana Murthy's Journey so far ...

After completing his post-graduation studies in 1969, NR Narayana Murthy worked in Paris during the early '70s. While working there, in one of his projects, he helped in the development of an operating system to be used for managing air cargo at Charles De Gaulle airport
He returned to India a few years later and worked for Patni Computer Systems in Pune but later decided to start on his own
Armed with a capital of Rs 10,000, loaned to him by his wife Sudha Murty, he co-founded Infosys along with six other engineers, all colleagues at Patni Computer Systems, in Pune in 1981
He initially served as the CEO of the company whose first client was a New York-based business
The company moved its headquarters to Bangalore in 1983
Murthy has been widely credited for pioneering the Global Delivery Model (GDM) for software development to facilitate global clients. It gave rise to the Indian software industry and made it the world's software back-office
Infosys opened its first overseas office in 1987 in Boston
The company’s growth spiralled when the Indian government introduced economic liberalisation policies during the early 1990s. It was during this time that Infosys gained a lot of international clients
Infosys got listed in the Indian public markets in 1993
In the same year, the company also introduced its Employee Stock Options Program (ESOP) which gave India some of its first salaried millionaires
In 1999, Infosys became the first Indian company to be listed in a US stock exchange (NASDAQ)
After leading the company for 21 years, Murthy relinquished his position as CEO of the firm in 2002 but continued as chairman and chief mentor. He was succeeded by Nandan M. Nilekani
By the year 2004, after 23 years of beginning operations, Infosys' annual revenues had crossed the $1-billion mark. It reached the $2-billion mark within the next 23 months
In 2008, the Indian government honoured Murthy with the second-highest civilian award of the country -- the Padma Vibushan
Murthy stepped down as the chairman of Infosys in 2011 and handed over his responsibilities to K.V. Kamath
In 2012, Infosys got listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
He returned to the company, this time as executive chairman of the board, in 2013 and retired the next year. During this short tenure, his son Rohan Murty joined the tech behemoth as an executive assistant to his father
Currently, Infosys is a global software services giant with over 2,39,000 employees and a market capitalisation of around $41.14 billion. Murthy is a minority shareholder of the firm
Murthy also works for various social causes including education, rural development, healthcare, arts and culture and destitute care through the Infosys Foundation which was established in 1996

Before you go ...

He's often referred to as the father of India's IT sector
N.S. Raghavan was Infosys' employee no. 1; Murthy was no. 4
Reports suggest that a Bollywood movie on the lives of Murthy and his wife Sudha, directed by Nitesh Tiwari of 'Dangal' fame is in the works

Last Updated: 26/03/2021

NR Narayana Murthy News

Narayana Murthy calms fears over AI; says past tech disruptions added more jobs
Murthy said AI would boost productivity, but legacy systems and maintenance work would continue to create jobs for technology professionals. His comments come in the background of investor concerns that rapid advances in LLM-based tools could disrupt traditional software services models. He was speaking to employees of Bengaluru-based Ittiam Systems, whose solutions power platforms such as Netflix, Google, and Dolby.
We don’t give investment advice, says Sudha Murty, urging people to stay vigilant against cyber crime
In a post on X, Murty said, “I want to alert you to fake videos circulating online that falsely use my image and voice to promote financial schemes and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent. Please do not make any financial decisions based on these fraudulent videos. "
Murthy couple decline to participate in Karnataka’s socio-economic survey
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru.
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy visits GIFT city, commends its global growth trajectory
According to a press release, Murthy was briefed on the wide range of initiatives and developments currently underway at GIFT City. He noted that such developments are critical to positioning GIFT City as a global hub for financial and technology services, as well as fintech innovation.
Infosys gets relief as DGGI closes Rs 32,403 crore GST notice
Infosys has received closure from the DGGI on a GST demand notice of over Rs 30,000 crore, related to reverse-charge payments for services from overseas branches between 2017 and 2022. The company confirmed compliance with regulations and stated the matter is now resolved, following earlier responses to pre-show cause notices.
NR Narayana Murthy establishes a 20-year, inflation-adjusted scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has established an inflation-adjusted scholarship at IIMA, covering tuition, hostel, and course expenses for the PGP program. Named after Professor Jaswant G Krishnayya, it will be awarded annually to the top student. Murthy's commitment spans 20 years, with an estimated payout of Rs 12 crore, facilitated by the IIMA Endowment Fund.
Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola under fire again: Employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture
The suicide by a 25-year-old machine learning engineer, Nikhil Somwanshi, working at Krutrim, the AI division of Ola, has put the work culture of the company and its founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, under the lens. News of the alleged suicide emerged in a Reddit post on Thursday. The post said Somwanshi was under a lot of pressure at work. A whistleblower has alleged toxicity and nepotism at Ola.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, 70-hr advocate, wants bosses to respect employees, says 'praise people in public'
At TiE Con Mumbai 2025, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy highlighted the importance of compassionate capitalism for India's growth. He urged entrepreneurs to focus on job creation, reduce pay disparities, and treat employees with respect. Murthy also criticized the freebies culture, arguing that poverty could be eliminated through innovation, not handouts. He also cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence, stressing its true potential for economic growth.
Sudha Murty makes strong pitch for teacher training, echoes NRN’s sentiments
Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty has urged the Union Government to introduce a periodic training program for school teachers to elevate education standards. She emphasized the importance of keeping teachers updated and proposed periodic exams to assess their knowledge in emerging trends.
Once, Bengaluru was heaven—then a few IITians got seed money from wives; now, we enjoy jams on ORR: Harsh Goenka's post sparks debate
Harsh Goenka's social media post has sparked a debate on Bengaluru's transformation. He reminisced about the serene past and critiqued the present urban issues. Responses were mixed, with some defending the IT pioneers Nandan Nilekani and NR Narayana Murthy and others highlighting the need for better city planning. Bengaluru's IT growth brought economic benefits as well as infrastructure challenges.
Entrepreneur wants 70-hour advocate Narayana Murthy to lead DOGE in India, calls for performance reviews for govt employees
There are growing demands for increased accountability and efficiency in government. In the US, federal employees must list their weekly accomplishments or risk resignation. This initiative, supported by Elon Musk and the Trump administration, aims to make the federal workforce more efficient. Similar calls are being echoed in India with suggestions to involve corporate leaders to improve public offices.
Sunday turns into 'stareday' as industrialists, netizens collaborate to hit back at '90-hour work week' debate
L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's call for a 90-hour work week sparked widespread online mockery and humorous reactions. Prominent figures like SII's Adar Poonawalla and Mahindra Group's Anand Mahindra responded with witty comments, while others joined the conversation with playful social media posts, highlighting the ongoing work-life balance debate.
Gautam Adani is wary of work-life balance being 'imposed' on him. Here's why
Adani emphasized that work-life balance varies by individual, noting some find joy in four hours with family, while others prefer eight. He humorously added, “If someone spends eight hours and their spouse leaves, that’s another story,” underscoring that true balance hinges on personal happiness and mutual satisfaction.
CM honours tech leaders who helped shape Bengaluru’s global profile
Siddaramaiah recalled it was under the visionary leadership of SM Krishna in the early 2000s, that Bengaluru transformed with initiatives like Electronic City and IT parks, with the government laying the groundwork for the city's global tech reputation.
When Narayana Murthy invited competitor Ratan Tata at Infosys
When I awarded him the Lifetime Achievement Award at one of the platforms, I needed his blessings. After giving him that particular award, I touched his feet because coming from the culture that I do, blessings from a senior, from a respected senior like him was extremely valuable in our culture. Therefore, yes, I entirely agree with you.
'Work-life balance is a farce': What Infosys founder, Elon Musk and other billionaires believe on husstle culture
The article explores the differing views on work-life balance and hustle culture among prominent billionaires and tech leaders. Figures like NR Narayana Murthy, Elon Musk, Jack Ma, Jeff Bezos, and Alexis Ohanian share their perspectives on long work hours, dedication, and the importance of balancing personal well-being with professional success.
Why Cognizant’s Rs 2.5 LPA offer is causing a social media stir
Cognizant's off-campus placement drive, offering a ₹2.5 LPA salary to fresh graduates, has sparked online criticism, highlighting stagnant entry-level wages since 2002. This comes at a time when the disparity between CEO and employee pay is growing in the IT sector, with CEO compensations soaring. The widening gap is raising concerns about fairness in compensation, especially in a job market facing layoffs and AI-driven changes. Social media reactions reflect the growing discontent among the public.
China is six times ahead, India's manufacturing dream too audacious, says Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy highlighted significant challenges India faces in its quest to rival China's manufacturing prowess at the ‘ELCIA Tech Summit 2024.’ He emphasized the need for improved public governance and government support to achieve manufacturing growth. Murthy also discussed the importance of market assessment for entrepreneurs and expressed confidence in human creativity's resilience against AI's rise.
Eton Solutions onboards NR Narayana Murthy’s family office as first client
Eton Solutions announced Catamaran Ventures, associated with NR Narayana Murthy, as the first Indian user of its AtlasFive platform, managing $781 billion for 665 families globally. Deepak Padaki praised AtlasFive's efficiency. Eton, with 300 Bengaluru employees, plans a new GIFT City tech center. Satyen Patel cited India's financial emergence. Founded by Robert Mallernee, its international HQ is in Singapore.
‘Gen AI is a friend, not a foe’...is Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy’s message to critics of the modern technology
NR Narayana Murthy and S ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan discuss the transformative potential of Gen AI, the challenges of technology misuse, the benefits of technology adoption in banking, and India's potential to compete with China in business environment.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy wants your kid to read this brilliant physics book
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy endorses "Conceptual Physics" by Paul G. Hewitt as essential reading for Indian youth nationwide. Murthy highlights its effectiveness in teaching physics to high school students. He urges translation into various Indian languages for wider accessibility, aiming to enhance STEM education and empower students across cultural backgrounds. Murthy's advocacy reflects a commitment to inclusive learning and educational excellence in India.
Murthy & Kris want next govt to ease way for entrepreneurs
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy said no country has solved the problem of its poverty without encouraging its entrepreneurs. Gopalakrishnan said the new government at the centre must push for more public and private spending on research.
Exclusive: Malabar eyes Sugar stake; India’s deep tech policy coming soon
India-focused Malabar Investments is in talks to pick a Rs 80-100 crore stake in Sugar Cosmetics via a secondary deal. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Took risk when I gave Narayana Rs 10,000 to start Infosys: Sudha Murty
The 73-year old engineer-turned-philanthropist recounted that in 1981 when her husband told her that he wanted to start a software company, she had argued that both already had well-paying jobs.
Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu
Sudha Murty is the wife of India’s veteran businessman and Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Murty was the first female engineer working at the shop floor employed with the Tata Engineering & Locomotive Company.
Regret not being able to reward employees better: Narayana Murthy
Murthy also pointed out that during his time at Infosys everyone's views were considered before taking a decision.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Guest list: Politicians, biz honchos, sports & Bollywood stars, here's who all are attending
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Guest List: As Ayodhya prepares for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has revealed details showcasing a celebration deeply rooted in tradition, diversity, and inclusiveness. With a distinguished guest list, cultural presentations, and meticulous arrangements, the event symbolizes a historic moment that goes beyond its spiritual significance, embracing India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.
When a love-struck Narayana Murthy used to travel ticketless for 11 hours to meet Sudha Murty
Narayana Murthy recently shared a heartwarming anecdote about an 11-hour train journey without a ticket, undertaken in his youth to be with his wife, Sudha Murty. Despite the charm of the story, online jests ensued, questioning the irony of Murthy's spontaneous journey given his advocacy for a 70-hour workweek.
NR Narayana Murthy’s big regret is refusing wife from joining Infosys
Calling himself “wrongly idealistic”, NR Narayana Murthy said in a TV interview that his wife was “more qualified than all seven” engineers including himself who established Infosys together.
After Ratan Tata, now Narayana Murthy calls out deepfake videos that show him endorsing trading apps
The Infosys founder tweeted about multiple applications that are showing him as endorsing or having invested in trading apps.
Worked 70+ hours a week for over 40 years, it wasn't a waste, says Infosys' Narayana Murthy
"I used to be in the office at 6:20 am and leave office at 8:30 pm and worked six days a week," he told ET in an interview. "I know every nation that became prosperous did so through hard work," the Infosys co-founder explains.
ED flags failure to submit papers, delays by Byju’s; HCL eyes Karnataka for chip facility
Byju’s founder and chief executive Byju Raveendran could be in trouble after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said he appears to be “guilty” of alleged forex violations amounting to Rs 9,362 crore by the embattled edtech’s parent.
Infra industry must work three shifts to complete projects: Narayana Murthy
In a fireside chat with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Murthy said India needed to take quick decisions in infrastructure-related projects vis-à-vis China’s development.
Sure, work 70 hours a week! Just call me when you're done
NR Narayana Murthy, nice man and one of the seven Infosages, publicly 'requested' that 'our youngsters must say, 'This is my country. I'd like to work 70 hours a week.' He didn't specify whether he wanted them to say it standing with hand on the heart or not. Unlike the former president, Murthy has not ignited minds with his 'request'. Instead, he has lit a bonfire at every water-cooler corner, open-plan office, conference room meeting, and peeved Sunday column.
Narayana Murthy finds a fan in Suniel Shetty, actor says tech titan's 70-hr-week idea will encourage millennials to go beyond their comfort zone
Entrepreneur-actor Suniel Shetty has now joined the chorus, throwing his weight behind the tech titan.
Invest in human capital, not longer work hours
India has a problem with unemployment and underemployment that pulls down its labour productivity. Disguised unemployment in agriculture contributes to negligible labour productivity. Low female participation in the wage-earning labour force is another contributory factor. Both need solutions that go beyond the willingness to work.
Narayana Murthy, Ankur Warikoo: Comments by Indian businessmen that sparked debates
The founder of Infosys, NR Narayana Murthy, recently made comments supporting a 70-hour work week for young people in India. These comments sparked an intense discussion on social media.
Grandparents fought for independence, parents for roti-kapda, we have to build India: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal
The context behind Aggarwal's tweet appears to be closely related to Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy's '70 hours a week' remarks.
Should the Indian youth spend more time working? Internet divided over Narayana Murthy's 70-hr work week suggestion
In a recent interview with former Infosys CEO Mohandas Pai, Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, has urged India's youth to commit to working 70 hours a week as a means to enhance the country's global competitiveness, but not everyone agrees with the stance. Narayana Murthy's remarks have ignited a lively debate on social media, with varying opinions.
Catamaran Ventures picks up 1.12% stake in garment maker Gokaldas Exports
Gokaldas Exports, one of India’s largest garment manufacturers and exporters, is promoted by Florintree Advisors, a private equity firm run by former Blackstone executive Mathew Cyriac.
Narayana Murthy: 5 interesting facts about the Infosys founder
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What if the same spoon is used? Sudha Murty's strict rules regarding food habits spark online controversy
While Sudha Murty is known for her adventurous spirit in her professional life, she takes a more cautious approach when it comes to her food choices. "I am a pure vegetarian, I don't even eat eggs or garlic. What I am scared of is, that the same spoon will be used for both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It weighs on my mind a lot!" she candidly admitted.
Narayana Murthy’s investment firm Catamaran in talks to invest in Ola Electric
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s investment firm Catamaran is in talks to invest in Ola Electric, which has been looking for fresh funding.
Sebi moots higher threshold for investment in AIFs
At present, an investor with an income or net worth below a certain threshold has to chip in at least ₹1 crore to invest in an AIF - the regulatory term for PE and VC funds. The entry level investment has remained unchanged since AIF rules were announced in 2012.
Karnataka: Poll turnout may surpass 70% as large numbers turn up for voting
The officials facilitated voting by issuing tokens to citizens who turned up till 6 pm, and extended polling hours as people waited patiently for their turn. Officials expect the polling to surpass the 2018 turnout of 72% and touch around 75% as pleasant weather and choice of a mid-week day influenced larger turnout.
'Learn from us. We get up at 6 am and come to vote': Sudha Murty's message to youth
Voting is a sacred part of democracy, said Padma Bhushan awardee Sudha Murty. She and Narayana Murthy were among the early voters at at a polling booth in Bengaluru's Jayanagar area.
Not sure when to call it quits as an entrepreneur? NR Narayana Murthy reveals the secret in a candid chat with Kunal Bahl
Murthy told Bahl about his first business model that failed, and why.
How a Paris stint helped Narayana Murthy build Infosys
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Why Narayana Murthy's caught unicorns by the wrong (marketing research) horn
The Infosys founder blames overestimation of market size by unicorns on poor market research in India. He may be missing ‘overambitious’ VCs for the trees.
India lacks quality market research firms: NR Narayana Murthy
This leads to the entrepreneurs who have created unicorns to overestimate the market opportunity and investments in venture capital funds as well, he added.
Nandan and Salil have not consulted me on any decision since 2017 and I do not expect them to: NR Narayana Murthy
"Whatever principle I adopted, that should not have come in the way of legitimate opportunity for any youngster, forget about sons, daughters, nephews; that is not the issue. No individual should be prevented from the legitimate opportunity that is available to him or her as a citizen of this country."
Delhi is one city where indiscipline is the highest: N R Narayana Murthy
"I really feel very uncomfortable coming to Delhi, this is one city where indiscipline is the highest. Let me give you an example. I came yesterday from the Airport. At a red signal, there were so many cars, motorbikes and scooters, you know, violating the red light without a single care.
The charges against Sam Bankman-Fried
As of this week, SBF is no longer a free man, having been arrested in the Bahamas on Monday. What’s more, it turns out US prosecutors – unlike the vaunted venture capital, private equity and hedge funds that poured billions of dollars into FTX – didn’t buy his spiel for a second.
Build companies on differentiated values, not pricing: Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy
Quoting from the lessons learnt from his corporate journey, Murthy urged corporate leaders to exercise self-restraint in their perks, their profligacy, compensation, and their lifestyle to make “capitalism attractive” especially in a country like India where poverty still exists.
I was wrong in not allowing next gen at Infosys, says founder NR Narayana Murthy
India’s second largest IT exporter, Infosys, was founded in 1981 by seven engineers in Pune–Murthy, Nilekani, Gopalakrishnan, Dinesh, Shibulal and NS Raghavan and Ashok Arora--with an initial capital of $250.
NR Narayana Murthy’s Wisdom: 10 Quotes On Success To Inspire You
NR Narayana Murthy’s life and his commitment to excellence has been inspiring millions for years. Here’s some of his wisdom that will inspire you to make it big.
Catamaran Ventures names ex-Infy executives as chairman, president
Ranganath will replace Infosys and Catamaran founder NR Narayana Murthy, who now becomes chairman emeritus of the investment firm.
Catamaran names former Infosys Executives as chairman, president
Ranganath will replace Infosys and Catamaran founder NR Narayana Murthy, who now becomes chairman emeritus of the investment firm.Padaki, who replaces Ranganath, will be responsible for driving the firm's investment management strategy to nurture ideas from entrepreneurs into business outcomes, Catamaran said in a statement.
India's R&D spending share should increase, says Kris Gopalakrishnan
“We need to invest more money in research. Research spending should hit 3% of (India’s) GDP from 0.7% currently. Of this private contribution should jump at least 1.5% from 0.1% at present. Bengaluru can play a major role in making this happen,” said Gopalakrishnan, who is also the president of Infosys Science Foundation.
Amazon seeks CCI's nod to buy Catamaran's stake in Cloudtail
While Cloudtail will operate as per current strictures until May, if CCI’s clearance comes before that, the companies will move ahead to complete the transaction.
Amazon India finds Cloudtail’s replacement for retail of electronic goods
The Salarpuria-Sattva Group, one of the largest real estate developers in South India, has incorporated Dawntech Electronics to take over the entire consumer electronics business of Cloudtail India, currently the largest seller on Amazon India.
Amazon looking for vendor partners to replace Cloudtail
The US-based online retailer is looking for companies owned and run by Indians, and preferably already in the ecommerce space, to put together a network of vendors, people familiar with the matter said. Amazon will have no stake in such vendors, they said.
No one is as bullish on startups as CRED founder Kunal Shah
Hurun India said Kunal Shah tops the list of entrepreneurs with the most number of investments in startups that may turn unicorn in the next few years.
Kotak Pre-IPO Opportunities Fund raises Rs 1,386 cr from NR Narayana Murthy, others
Kotak Investment Advisor said the close-ended fund will target high-quality companies across sectors with a strong moat of technology, robust unit economics, scalable business models and exit visibility.
Amazon India vendor Cloudtail faces Rs 56 crore tax demand: Report
Cloudtail has disputed the service tax claim and the matter is before the adjudicating authorities, says a spokesperson for the joint venture of Amazon India and NR Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures.
Mindtree co-founder Subroto Bagchi, wife Susmita commit Rs 340 crore to a cancer facility in Odisha
With this, Subroto Bagchi joins his industry peers, such as Wipro’s Azim Premji and Infosys’s N.R. Narayana Murthy, and other co-founders of Mindtree in dedicating their wealth towards philanthropy.
NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures in talks to pick up stake in Udaan
A minority stake in Udaan will give NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures a foothold in India’s B2B e-commerce space dominated by IndiaMart, JioMart, Amazon Business and Flipkart. It is currently a majority shareholder in Cloudtail, the biggest seller on Amazon India.
Azim Premji takes covid vaccine as govt steps up vaccination drive
Prominent business personalities, from Infosys’ NR Narayana Murthy to Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, have participated in the second phase of India’s covid vaccination drive.
Covid-19 vaccines should be free of cost for all: NR Narayana Murthy
Infosys founder spoke on a range of topics, including the Covid-19 vaccination programme, work-from-home in the technology sector, school education, and US President-elect Joe Biden.
Over 100 global leaders appeal to declare covid-19 vaccines a common good
Over 100 global leaders, thinkers and industrialists including Ratan Tata, NR Narayana Murthy, Kailash Satyarthi and Shabana Azmi have joined Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus in an appeal to declare Covid-19 vaccines a global common good so that the vaccines can be produced and distributed for free.
Learn from 2008 financial crisis to survive Covid: Narayana Murthy to ET ILC Members
“We have overcome many crises before, and businesses can survive this. If businesses follow some of the lessons from the 2008 crisis, drastically reduce their fixed and indirect costs, they can get back on the path of revival,” said Murthy, addressing chief executives, managing directors and senior leaders from ET ILC in a webinar on Wednesday.
Get India fully back to business, says India Inc
Industry captains say economy and jobs must be central focus now, and policymakers have to recognise that the country will have to live with and work around Covid-19. India Inc’s growing call on reopening India for business comes amidst a blizzard of grim economic forecasts. Economic growth in FY21 can be negative, according to Nomura, ICRA and others.
Lengthy lockdown will kill more people than Covid: NR Narayana Murthy
The Infosys founder said the country must accept the coronavirus as the new normal.
Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says it's challenging to write the 'Murthy' biopic
The film-maker revealed that the couple chose her to bring their inspiring tale on screen.
How British Indians are leading Boris Johnson's new cabinet
Rishi Sunak's cabinet colleague Patel, 47, a prominent Brexit campaigner, was also home secretary in the first Johnson government. She has, in fact, had a dramatic bounce back in her political career after being sacked in 2017 by then PM Theresa May as international development secretary.
It’s gonna be reel: Movie on the life and times of NRN, Sudha Murty is in the works
Ashwiny Iyer-Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari — the writer, director, producer duo — is finalising the screenplay for the movie.
Narayana Murthy explains his 'not used to delays' comment at Amazon event
The delay had nothing to do with Jeff Bezos, but with the Delhi crowd, says the Infosys co-founder.
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy says slower growth's part of the economic cycle
Infosys founder not concerned about the lower growth figures, says economy inherently cyclical but what is different is everyone’s expectations have risen now. He added that medieval India had a rich culture of art, music since rulers encouraged and supported such learning. He said corporates in India could take on that role in modern India.
Narayana Murthy's Teachers' Day advice to young adults: Ask questions, train yourself
The Infosys co-founder discusses the importance of education in a young Indian’s life.
When Infosys's value system got shaky in 2014, and Narayana Murthy raised his voice
The Infy co-founder thinks it is important to voice anguish, anxiety and disappointment.
Teachers must be allowed to innovate, be creative: Manjul Bhargava
"I feel all of mathematics is recreational. You have to see the fun of what you are doing to really become passionate about it. For me, mathematics is always fun," said Bhargava.
Narayana Murthy praises PM Modi, says continuity will be a good thing
Murthy also stressed on the need to strengthen institutional autonomy when asked about the govt-RBI clash.
Can Infosys regain its ethical bellwether status?
A CEO’s departure, controversies about board decisions sullied its impeccable corporate governance record.
Rs 17 crore employee: This man cost Infosys a bomb
Former Infosys CFO Rajiv Bansal is now all set to get Rs 12.17 crore with interest from the IT co.
SEBI must clarify rights and liabilities of promoters: NR Narayana Murthy
Whether a shareholder has one share or a billion shares, the board has the same obligation to provide unvarnished, truthful answers with full transparency to the questions of that shareholder on any issue says Murthy.
Want to ace it in life? Follow fitness mantras of top bosses NR Narayana Murthy, Adi Godrej
Simple living and high thinking is the secret that doyens of top business houses follow.
United Nations should adopt guidelines for AI use: Muhammad Yunus
Nobel laureate and social entrepreneur Muhammad Yunus, wants Artificial intelligence deployed for social good in areas like healthcare, food processing and pollution control.
The State planning board really needs a domain expert
“The person should be competent irrespective of his background be it political or non-political. Should have expertise in economy,” noted Jairaj.
Read what happened when NR Narayana Murthy and Kip Thorne got into a conversation
Elon Musk is more ambitious than Jeff Bezos (about going to Mars). Given his track record with Tesla, SpaceX, he just may succeed, Kip Thorne said.
P Chidambaram, NR Narayana Murthy spar over Aadhaar
Chidamabaram said the "government is completely deaf" to any reasoning against linking Aadhaar to everything under the sun.
New Infosys chief Salil Parekh’s independence key for the company
The founders’ role in the co tops the list of concerns among long-term institutional shareholders, among the reasons for Sikka’s resignation from Infy in August.
Hearings in Infosys vs Rajiv Bansal case to begin in December
Bansal had invoked his rights to an arbitral tribunal early this year on the issue of Infosys holding back a substantial portion of his severance pay.
Analysts say Infosys back to its old conservative ways
The sharp cut in Infosys' guidance indicates a return to its old practice of guidance so conservative that it cannot fail to meet it, said analysts.
Infosys’ Palo Alto office relegated to ‘listening post’
Analysts and headhunters had seen Palo Alto as the nucleus of Infosys’ new strategy, even though the overwhelming majority of its workforce was in India.
Infosys board unlikely to disclose details of internal probe
On the current board, except Nilekani other members were part of the previous board, and hence would not take a stand different from what they did a few months before, these sources said.
With a disappointed Murthy, storm clouds seen gathering at Infosys
Infosys’ board said it had found no wrong-doing in the company’s acquisition of Panaya and the severance it paid to Rajiv Bansal, reiterating the results of three independent investigations.
R Seshasayee responds to Narayana Murthy’s barbs: Official statement
It is regrettable that Murthy 's campaign on the alleged governance lapses has continually slipped into personal attacks and slander on individual Board members, said R Seshasayee.
Infoscions cheer NR Narayana Murthy's take on state of play
What came out of Murthy’s call with investors was that Infosys remains at the heart of the founder’s interest and that’s a lifetime of investment.
Murthy says Infosys board changes still ‘work-in-progress’
Murthy’s disagreement with the previous board over the release of the report led to CEO Vishal Sikka’s resignation and the board’s public attack on Murthy.
My view was in shareholder interest; it hurt that former board targeted me: Murthy
Murthy said that Infosys was the first company to give quarterly report and guidance.
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