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Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy

Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Publicado: August 21, 2026
Fecha del evento: May 5, 2008

Indian businessman

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Descripción del evento

Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is an iconic Indian billionaire businessman, visionary leader, and the celebrated co-founder of Infosys. Widely revered as the "Father of the Indian IT sector," Murthy pioneered the Global Delivery Model, which revolutionized the outsourcing industry and put India firmly on the global technology map. Starting the company in 1981 with a small loan from his wife, Sudha Murty, he served as CEO and Chairman for over two decades, growing it into a multinational giant and the first Indian-listed entity to debut on the NASDAQ exchange.

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He is globally recognized as a champion of corporate governance, absolute transparency, and compassionate capitalism. His leadership philosophy blends unwavering financial integrity with deep social responsibility, a legacy further cemented by his philanthropic endeavors.

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Padma Shri

Detalles de la institución

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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