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That was IT! Azim Premji, the software czar who believes in joy of giving

Azim will continue to be on its board as non-executive director for five years starting from July 31, 2019

That was IT! Azim Premji, the software czar who believes in joy of giving
Updated On : 07 Jun 2019 | 1:09 PM IST

Azim Premji steps down as Wipro chairman, son Rishad to take over the reins

Azim will continue to be on its board as non-executive director for five years starting from July 31, 2019

Azim Premji steps down as Wipro chairman, son Rishad to take over the reins
Updated On : 07 Jun 2019 | 1:11 AM IST

Wipro founder Azim Premji's legacy a reflection of his business acumen

As he decides to retire now, Premji's second plan seems to unveil in its true earnest

Wipro founder Azim Premji's legacy a reflection of his business acumen
Updated On : 07 Jun 2019 | 12:15 AM IST

Azim Premji-backed iD Fresh Food forays into US with filter coffee

To tap the coffee industry, iD Fresh had come up with its unique, ready-to-use decoction, just like it did with its products in the nascent idli-dosa batter market

Azim Premji-backed iD Fresh Food forays into US with filter coffee
Updated On : 31 May 2019 | 11:02 PM IST

India's richest are not following Azim Premji's example in philanthropy

The contribution of India's richest to philanthropic activities has grown at a much slower pace than the increase in their wealth

India's richest are not following Azim Premji's example in philanthropy
Updated On : 16 Mar 2019 | 10:02 AM IST

Azim Premji Foundation to scale up fieldwork, increase grants

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday raised his endowment to $21 billion for philanthropic activities

Azim Premji Foundation to scale up fieldwork, increase grants
Updated On : 15 Mar 2019 | 2:11 PM IST

The philanthropy mirage

Mr Premji's bequest conceals a dismaying picture

The philanthropy mirage
Updated On : 14 Mar 2019 | 10:25 PM IST

Wipro chairman Premji raises philanthropic contribution to $21 billion

The Wipro chairman has done this by additionally earmarking all economic benefits for philanthropic purposes

Wipro chairman Premji raises philanthropic contribution to $21 billion
Updated On : 14 Mar 2019 | 1:28 AM IST

Azim Premji is India's most cash-rich promoter, Anil Agarwal comes second

Most of the upside in the promoters' cash income is now coming from share buybacks, as equity dividends have remained sluggish

Azim Premji is India's most cash-rich promoter, Anil Agarwal comes second
Updated On : 04 Jan 2019 | 3:03 AM IST

Wipro chief Azim Premji to be conferred highest French civilian award

Some of the past Indian recipients of the prestigious award include Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee and superstar Shah Rukh Khan

Wipro chief Azim Premji to be conferred highest French civilian award
Updated On : 27 Nov 2018 | 12:04 AM IST

Gold Plus Glass gets Rs 4 bn from Premji Invest to fund expansion plans

Altamount Capital Management was an exclusive advisor to Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited

Gold Plus Glass gets Rs 4 bn from Premji Invest to fund expansion plans
Updated On : 08 Aug 2018 | 5:28 PM IST

Govt must raise spending in education, hire quality teachers: Azim Premji

China's average spend is around five per cent and global average is more than that: Wipro's Premji

Govt must raise spending in education, hire quality teachers: Azim Premji
Updated On : 27 Oct 2017 | 7:51 PM IST

Azim Premji gets Carnegie Medal for efforts to reform public school system

Premji among nine philanthropists named recipients of the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2017 | 12:43 PM IST

In merger push, Credit Suisse tries to clear Premji hurdle

Azim Premji has objected to special payments to certain investors

In merger push, Credit Suisse tries to clear Premji hurdle
Updated On : 24 Jun 2017 | 12:44 AM IST

Azim Premji writes letters to staff, reaffirms commitment towards Wipro

He owns 73.25% stake in Wipro and took home 63% less compensation last fiscal

Azim Premji writes letters to staff, reaffirms commitment towards Wipro
Updated On : 06 Jun 2017 | 8:59 AM IST

More talk, less work on Smart City project today: Azim Premji

In a chat with students, Wipro chairman shares his views on a host of issues affecting India today

More talk, less work on Smart City project today: Azim Premji
Updated On : 04 Feb 2017 | 7:13 PM IST

When an 11-year old asked Azim Premji what made him happy

The Wipro chairman has donated half his wealth to philanthropy

When an 11-year old asked Azim Premji what made him happy
Updated On : 03 Jan 2017 | 10:51 AM IST

Focus on core principles in 2017: Full text of Azim Premji's letter

He also mentioned his philanthropy efforts in his letter to employees

Focus on core principles in 2017: Full text of Azim Premji's letter
Updated On : 02 Jan 2017 | 8:28 PM IST

Azim Premji-backed FSS plans to raise $250 million

The fundraising would support the company's plan to create more IPs

Azim Premji-backed FSS plans to raise $250 million
Updated On : 24 Nov 2016 | 4:15 PM IST

ACI's termination will not affect business and customers, says Azim Premji-backed FSS

FSS is managing around 40,000 ATMs, of the total 2,20,00 ATMs in the country

ACI's termination will not affect business and customers, says Azim Premji-backed FSS
Updated On : 16 Nov 2016 | 5:20 PM IST