N R Narayana Murthy

Sudha, Narayana Murty mistaken on Karnataka survey, says CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy and author Sudha Murty have "some misconceptions" about the ongoing social and educational survey being conducted in the state. "There is a notion that this is a survey for backward castes," Siddaramaiah told reporters here. "It is not a backward classes survey. Let them write whatever they want. People should understand what this survey is about. What can I do if they are unable to understand?" he said. The chief minister's remarks came after the Murthys declined to take part in the survey, noting on the pro forma that they do not belong to backward communities. "Should Infosys (founder) mean Brihaspati' (intelligent)? We have said 20 times it's not a backward classes survey but a survey for everyone," Siddaramaiah said. He said the government had launched welfare schemes such as Shakti, which offers free bus rides to women in non-luxury government buses, and Gruha Lakshmi, which provides Rs

In defence of Murthy & Subrahmanyan: Valuing entrepreneurs and job creators

It's easy to beat up on the corporations. But a society that does not give its entrepreneurs, wealth & jobs creators love and respect, is doomed to be frozen in a low-middle-income status

70-Hour Workweek? Narayana Murthy’s Bold Vision for India’s Future

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy is making headlines with his call for a 70-hour workweek.

Infy's Narayana Murthy buys Rs 50 cr flat in Bengaluru's Kingfisher Towers

Sudha Murty, Murthy's wife, also bought a flat in Kingfisher Towers for Rs 29 crore on the 23rd floor four years ago.

Narayan Murthy backs 70-hour workweek, ICC’s stand on Pakistan tour & more

Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan Chowk has been renamed ‘Birsa Munda Chowk’ in honor of the freedom fighter on his 150th birth anniversary.

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy gifts shares worth Rs 240 cr to grandson

4-month-old Ekagrah Rohan Murty, born to Rohan Murty and Aparna Krishnan, may be India's youngest millionaire

Took risk when I gave Narayana Rs 10,000 to start Infosys: Sudha Murty

Recently sworn-in Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Friday recalled how she gave her husband NR Narayana Murthy Rs 10,000 as seed capital to start IT company Infosys but chose to keep Rs 250 from her savings kitty as she thought she was taking a "risk" because of his previously failed venture. 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. Murthy had assured her that he would not proceed without her approval, she said speaking at India Today conclave. I had Rs 10,250 in my savings. I saved Rs 250 for myself and gave him the rest because he failed in his earlier venture Softronics, so I took a risk, she said. Murthy told her to brace for a bumpy ride for the next three years, she said recounting the early days of the Indian IT services giant. My life drastically changed when he started Infosys, it was a responsibility, a commitment, she sai

After Murthy's comment, govt says no proposal to have 70-hour work week

Infosys founder had said young people should work more for India's progress

Invest $1 bn a year for 2 decades to train teachers, says Narayana Murthy

India must aspire to move to stage four in every area that affects the lives of our poorest citizens in the remotest part of the country, says Murthy

Infosys Science Foundation names winners of Infosys Prize 2023: All details

The Infosys Prize focuses on the achievements of the recipients and awards them for their contributions to science and research impacting India

Work-life balance, financial security top goals for millennials: Survey

The Bajaj Allianz Life survey revealed that 85 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance, while 70 per cent seek financial security for their families

Worked 15 hrs a day, slept on office table after long days at L&T: Naik

L&T chairman emeritus A M Naik on Friday said he worked 15 hours a day and slept on the office table after long days at work, as he built the engineering giant in over five decades. In remarks that come amid an uproar caused by N R Narayana Murthy's suggestion asking youngsters to put in 70 hours of work per week to build the nation, Naik said after putting in 15 hours a day at work, he used to go back home and think about L&T for another one hour. Naik credited former Defence Minister George Fernandes for helping save L&T during a corporate takeover battle mounted by the Birlas, and added that the politician's socialist leanings made him a big believer in not letting a company go into the hands of a big business house. During his career, he has met many Prime Ministers, Naik said and claimed without elaborating that sometimes the Prime Ministers have been able to retain their jobs because of L&T. Reminiscing about his career, starting from how he joined the company, ..

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy wants Indian youth to work 70 hours a week

'We need to be disciplined and improve our work productivity. I think unless we do that, what can poor government do?' Murthy said in a podcast

VC model of investment looks like ponzi scheme: N R Narayana Murthy

Murthy believes that ChatGTP provides one with a certain knowledge and they can show their creativity and smartness…but cannot replace the human mind

Delhi is one city where indiscipline is the highest: N R Narayana Murthy

Citing an example of traffic rule violation in the national capital, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday said that he feels uncomfortable coming to Delhi because it is the one city where indiscipline is the highest. While speaking at the All India Management Association (AIMA) Foundation Day, Murthy shared that people should treat community property better than personal property as one of the values to avoid issues of dishonesty in public governance. "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. "If we can't even wait a minute or two, just to move forward. Do you think those people will wait if there is money? Of course they won't wait," Murthy said. He said while emphasising on the creation of right value in the corporate world.

Infosys aims to create India different from 20th century model: Murthy

IT giant Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy said on Wednesday that the company aims to create an India which would be different from the 20th century model

Infosys founders take trip down memory lane on company completing 4 decades

As IT major Infosys commemorated its four decades of existence, its founders reminisced about the company's journey on Wednesday. N R Narayana Murthy, Nandan M Nilekani, S Gopalakrishnan, S D Shibulal and K Dinesh took a trip down memory lane at its campus here. "I am the last of the jokers left," quipped Nilekani, the non-executive Chairman of the NASDAQ-listed IT company headquartered here. Nilekani said he now has the huge responsibility of "putting in place the leadership structure, people with right values to take it (the company) forward". Stating that putting the right persons at the top echelons of the company was the "biggest thing" on his mind, Nilekani said: "I haven't found a person who I can hand over (the charge).

Amazon to delist Appario as seller, renews Frontizo JV for 3 years

The development comes at a time when Cloudtail, once the largest seller on Amazon's India marketplace, shut operations on the e-commerce platform as a seller this year amid regulatory pressure

Next UK PM Rishi Sunak on being British, Indian and Hindu at the same time

Sunak, son-in-law of Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy, will be the first person of Indian origin to be sworn in as the UK's PM

India at 75: Munjals to Mahindras - 20 visionary industrialists of India

In the decades since Independence, the enterprises steered by these business leaders have morphed into giants. Here's a look at 20 visionary industrialists of India