N. R. Narayana Murthy

Date of Birth: August 20, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

N. R. Narayana Murthy, born Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, is a renowned Indian businessman and the co-founder of Infosys, an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. Murthy was born in Mysore, Karnataka, India, and has played a crucial role in shaping the Indian IT industry. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, University of Mysore, and later completed his master’s in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Murthy started his career at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad as the chief systems programmer and later founded Infosys in 1981 along with six other engineers. Under his leadership as CEO, Infosys grew from a small startup to one of the leading IT services companies globally. Known for his values-driven leadership, he emphasized corporate governance, ethical business practices, and the importance of creating wealth legally and ethically. Murthy retired from his executive role at Infosys in 2002, becoming Chairman Emeritus, but returned briefly in 2013 to help steer the company through a challenging period.

5 Interesting Facts about N. R. Narayana Murthy

1. N. R. Narayana Murthy was listed among the 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time by Fortune magazine in 2012.

2. He was the first Indian to join the board of trustees at the Ford Foundation.

3. Murthy has received the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri, two of the highest civilian honors in India.

4. He is a strong advocate for education and has contributed significantly to educational institutions in India.

5. Murthy was the first Indian businessman to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell in 1999.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from N. R. Narayana Murthy

1. “Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and mindset.”

2. “When in doubt, disclose. It is always better to be transparent and to err on the side of disclosure.”

3. “The real power of money is the power to give it away.”

4. “A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.”

5. “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

N. R. Narayana Murthy’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2.5 billion.

Children

N. R. Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy have two children: Rohan Murthy and Akshata Murthy. Rohan is a computer scientist and entrepreneur, while Akshata is a venture capitalist and fashion designer. Akshata is also known for being married to Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister.