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N. R. Narayana Murthy

What is n. r. narayana murthy?

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Key facts

Full name Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy[2]
Birth date 20 August 1946[2]
Birth place Kolar, Karnataka state, India[2]
Company founded Infosys[3]
Founding year 1981[3]
Roles at Infosys Chairman, chief executive officer, president, chief mentor[2]

N. R. Narayana Murthy is an Indian businessman and software entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Infosys, a global software services company established in 1981. He also served as the company's chairman, chief executive officer, president, and chief mentor. [2] [3] [4]

Context

N. R. Narayana Murthy, born on 20 August 1946 in Kolar, Karnataka, is an Indian businessman and software entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder of Infosys, a global software services company and Indian multinational corporation, which he established in 1981. [3] [2] He held several leadership roles at Infosys, including chairman, chief executive officer, president, and chief mentor. [2] [4] He is also the father of Akshata Murthy. [1]

Documented claims

  • He founded Infosys in 1981. [3]
  • He is described as a pioneer in India's high-tech industry. [4]
  • He received the Padma Vibhushan from India. [3]

Questions and answers

Is N. R. Narayana Murthy a billionaire?

The sources do not specify his net worth or billionaire status. [4]

Who owns Infosys now?

The sources do not state the current ownership of Infosys. [3]

What is the mother tongue of N. R. Narayana Murthy?

The sources do not mention his mother tongue. [2]

Which company is owned by N. R. Narayana Murthy?

He founded Infosys in 1981. [3]

Sources

  1. Interviews — hbs.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Narayana Murthy | Indian IT Pioneer, Infosys Founder — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. N.R. Narayana Murthy: Founder | Management Profiles — infosys.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. N.R. Narayana Murthy — forbes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People