Entrepreneur & Co-founder of Infosys | The Visionary Entrepreneur Who Built India's Global IT Reputation
N. R. Narayana Murthy is one of India's most respected entrepreneurs, business leaders, and nation-builders. Widely regarded as the father of India's modern IT revolution, he demonstrated that ethical leadership, innovation, and perseverance can create global success.
As the co-founder of Infosys, he transformed a small startup into one of the world's leading technology companies and helped establish India as a trusted destination for information technology services. Born into a middle-class family in Karnataka, he built an organization that became a model of excellence, transparency, and corporate governance.
“Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhance the dignity of an organization.”
Murthy showed that business success should not be measured only by profits but also by the positive impact it creates for employees, customers, and society.
Murthy built his career on honesty, transparency, and accountability, setting new standards for corporate governance in India.
He foresaw the potential of India's software industry and positioned the nation as a global technology powerhouse.
Murthy believed that employees are an organization's greatest strength and promoted a culture of trust, learning, and innovation.
Practice integrity by doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Develop problem-solving skills by finding solutions to challenges around you.
Learn to work collaboratively and respect the contributions of others.
Narayana Murthy has consistently demonstrated that successful businesses can be powerful forces for national development. We therefore invite entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and industry experts to contribute their experience and resources toward building a stronger society.
By supporting education, innovation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and youth mentoring, business leaders can help create opportunities for future generations.
Which quality of Narayana Murthy will you practice today, and how will it help you build something of lasting value for others?