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N. R. Narayana Murthy

N. R. Narayana Murthy

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Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is the founder of Infosys, and was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), president and chief mentor of the company before retiring and becoming chairman emeritus.

BORN

20 August 1946

HONOUR

Padma Vibhushan

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Key facts

Born
20 August 1946, Mysore
State of birth
Mysore, Karnataka
Sector
Business & industry
Profession
Indian businessman
Gender
Male

Biography

Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is the founder 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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Timeline

  1. 1946Born in Mysore
  2. 2000Awarded the Padma Shri in trade and industry
  3. 2007Awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  4. 2008Awarded the Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry
  5. 2008Awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour
  6. 2012Awarded the Hoover Medal
  7. 2014Awarded the Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award
  8. 2018Awarded the IEEE Founders Medal
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