When was N. R. Narayana Murthy born?

N. R. Narayana Murthy was born on 20 August 1946 in Mysore.

Where did N. R. Narayana Murthy study?

N. R. Narayana Murthy was educated at University of Mysore, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Sarada Vilas College, National Institute of Engineering.

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N. R. Narayana Murthy

Indian businessman

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Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy (born 20 August 1946) is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is one of the founders of Infosys, and was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), president and chief mentor of the company before retiring and becoming chairman emeritus. As of January 2025, his net worth was estimated at US$5.0 billion, according to Forbes.

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Born: 20 August 1946 wd
Place of birth: Mysore wd
Citizenship: India wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, businessperson wd
Education: University of Mysore, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Sarada Vilas College, National Institute of Engineering, Oakland University wd
Spouse: Sudha Murthy wd

Awards wd

IEEE Ernst Weber Engineering Leadership Recognition
Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award (2014)
Padma Vibhushan in Trade & Industry (2008)
Hoover Medal (2012)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2007)
Padma Shri in Trade & Industry (2000)
Officer of the Legion of Honour (2008)
IEEE Founders Medal (2018)
Padma Shri
Order of the British Empire
Padma Vibhushan

About

Murthy was born and raised in Sidlaghatta, Karnataka. He first worked at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, as chief systems programmer, and Patni Computer Systems in Pune, Maharashtra. He founded Infosys in 1981 and was the CEO from 1981 to 2002, as well as the chairman from 2002 to 2011. In 2011, he stepped down from the board and became the chairman emeritus. In June 2013, Murthy was appointed as the executive chairman for a period of five years.

Murthy has been listed among the 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time by Fortune magazine. He has been described as the "father of the Indian IT sector" by Time magazine and CNBC for his contribution to outsourcing in India. In 2005, he co-chaired the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Murthy has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awards.

Murthy is the father-in-law of Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024.

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When was N. R. Narayana Murthy born?: N. R. Narayana Murthy was born on 20 August 1946 in Mysore.
Where did N. R. Narayana Murthy study?: N. R. Narayana Murthy was educated at University of Mysore, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Sarada Vilas College, National Institute of Engineering.

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