Narayana Murthy

Mr. Narayana Murthy is undoubtedly one of the most famous persons from Karnataka. He is known not just for building the biggest IT empire in India but also for his simplicity. Almost every important dignitary visits Infosys campus. The beauty about his family is that they believe in sharing their wealth with the needy. We wish the leading film actors in Karnataka had followed his footsteps. He feels we need to review our reservation policy. He expressed this on Aug 11, 2001 during the convocation address at IIT, Delhi. He says perhaps we are the only nation in the world were people fight to be called backward rather than forward. We thank him for bringing India on the world's IT map and providing jobs to thousands. Here is his brief bio:

Mr. Narayana Murthy was born on August 20, 1946 in Karnataka, India. He obtained his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (B.E.) from University of Mysore in 1967 and his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur in 1969.

He founded Infosys in 1981 along with six software professionals. He is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor Officer of Infosys.

He was a member of the operating system team that designed real time operating system for handling air cargo for Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris. He was the President of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) from 1992 to 1994.

Mr. Murthy is a member of the National Information Technology Task Force of India, and also of the Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry. He is a Director on the board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Mr. Murthy has received several honors and awards :

1. The ET Businessperson Of The Year Award [2000-2001]
2. The Max Schmidheiny Award - 2001
3. He has been featured in the Asiaweek Power 50 (June 2000) - a list of Asia's Most Powerful People
4. He has been named by Business Week as one of the Top Entrepreneurs of the Year 1999.
5. He was chosen as the Business India's "Businessman of the Year 1999", the Indian corporate world's most coveted award.
6. Business Week chose him as one of "The Stars of Asia" for three successive years, in 1998, 1999 and 2000
7. He has been awarded the JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award for 1996-97
8. He has been conferred with the Distinguished Alumni Award for the year 1998 by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
9. He is the Co-Chairman of the Indo-British Partnership
10. He is a member of the Asia Society's International Council and Board of Councilors of the University of Southern California School of Engineering. He is also on the Wharton Business School's Asian Executive Board

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   Infosys mentor N R Narayana Murthy today said the recession in the United States would not have any adverse impact on the Indian economy.On the contrary, it would create opportunities for the Indian corporates, including IT companies, he told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.
   
   
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6. Naryana Murthy receives Legion of Honour
   Infosys Chief N R Naryana Murthy was yesterday conferred upon the Officer of the Legion of Honour, the highest civilian distinction of the France Government. The honour was bestowed on the veteran entrepreneur by French Minister of Higher Education and Research Valerie Pecresse at a function held here on 26 January.
   
   
7. Padma Vibhushan for NRN
   External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, eminent playback singer Asha Bhosle, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand, Infosys founder N R Narayanmurthy, industrialist Ratan Tata and environmentalist R K Pachauri are among 13 people selected for the Padma Vibhushan award this year.
   
   
8. Infosys asks Centre to open up higher education sector
   Citing constraint of talent in the country, IT major Infosys on Thursday asked the Centre to open up higher education sector, failing which India's growth would be affected.
   
   "Infrastructure and capital are not the biggest constraints of India, but availability of talent," Infosys board member T V Mohandas Pai said on the sidelines of a conference. Infosys chief mentor N R Narayanamurthy has taken up the reform process in higher education sector to the Prime Minister, who has responded positively, Pai said.
   
   
9. Low technology in manufacturing provides job
   Infosys' chief mentor Narayana Murthy said, 'India could use low level of technology in the manufacturing sector to provide job opportunities to a large number of illiterate and semi- literate people in the country' on saturday.

   Murthy speaking at a meeting organised jointly by All India Association of Industries and Young Entrepreneurs' Society, said that low-tech manufacturing could create a large number of jobs in India as in the case of China.
   
   

10. India enjoys respect because of its companies
    NR Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor of Infosys, is one of the 15 Indians, along with Sri Sri Ravishankar and Aishwarya Rai, who were awarded the Global India Splendor awards by the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television on August 14 in Los Angeles. Mr Murthy, who was on board a flight from the US to Singapore on Independence Day, discussed India’s achievements since 1947, the contributions made by the corporate sector to its growth and what he thinks are the ideal qualities for a politician.
    
    
11. K'taka HC quashes case against Narayanamurthy
    Karnataka High Court today quashed case against Infosys Chief Mentor Narayanamurthy of 'dishonouring National Anthem'. Justice K Bhakthavatsala, allowing a criminal petition by Mr Narayanamurthy seeking quashing proceedings initiated against him before the Second Additional Chief Metropolitan Court, Bangalore, which took cognance of a complaint filed by Kannda Rakshana Vakilara Vedike, quashed the case stating that he (Mr Narayanamurthy) has not committed any violation of the act and nowhere playing National Anthem through instrument was offensive.
    
    
12. No role for corporates in politics: Murthy
    Infosys Technologies chief mentor NR Narayana Murthy today said he was not aware of his name doing the rounds for the post of Vice-President of the country.

    "I am not aware of it. I have no idea about it," he said replying to a question by reporters on the sidelines of a function here.
    
    

13. China fast catching up with India in IT: Murthy
    Eventhough India was 20 years ahead of neighbouring China in Information Technology sector, the latter was fast catching by focussing more on education, Infosys Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy said here today.

    Addressing the induction ceremony of the company's InStep programme in which over 125 candidates were selected among the 12000 global aspirants here today, he said China was growing well in the IT sector giving more focus on education programmes which was fit for other nations to emulate.
    
    

14. Anthem issue: HC stays proceedings on NRN
    The Karantaka High Court today stayed the proceedings in a lower court, against Infosys Chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy for allegedly showing disrespect to National Anthem during the visit of President Abdul Kalam to Mysore recently.

    The issue which came before the High Court, when Mr Murthy had sought quashing of proceedings against him following a petition filed by activists belonging to Karnataka Rakshana Vakilara Vedike in the Second City Metropolitan Magistrate's court.
    
    

15. Another police complaint against Narayana Murthy
    Former Karnataka Minister and irrigation expert H N Nanje Gowda today filed a complaint with the Vijayanagara Police against Infosys Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy for 'disrespecting' the National Anthem during President A P J Abdul Kalam's visit to the IT giant's campus here on April eight.
    
    
16. NRN showed disrespect to Anthem, says Ambareesh
    Union Minister Ambareesh today said that Infosys Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy has shown disrespect by not singing the National Anthem during the visit of President A P J Abdul Kalam to its (Infosys) facilities in Mysore on April 8. In a chat with newsmen here, he said, "However, a big person he may be, one should respect National Anthem, Mr Murthy's act is nothing but showing disrespect."
    
    
17. S L Bhyrappa stands by NRN in Anthem issue
    Responding to the controversy over Narayana Murthy's remarks over the playing of National Anthem, Mr Bhyrappa told sources that the issue has been blown out of proportion.
    
    
18. NRN's remarks on Anthem rocks Karnataka House
    Karnataka Home Minister M P Prakash today assured the State Assembly that legal action will be taken against Infosys Chief Mentor and Non-Executive Chairman N R Narayana Murthy if it was proved that the IT czar had insulted the National Anthem during President A P J Abdul Kalam's visit to the company's Mysore campus on April eight.
    
    
19. NRN becoming next President will be fantastic: Prez Kalam
    President A P J Abdul Kalam said it will be 'fantastic' if Mr N R Narayana Murthy, Infosys Chief Mentor and Non-Executive Chairman, would be made the next President of India.

    While answering questions from the trainees at the Infosys' Global Education Centre, Asia's biggest business training centre here, Mr Kalam replied in one word, 'fantastic,' when a trainee asked what the president had to say about Mr Murthy being made the next President of India as he was a special person.
    
    

20. Make forceful argument for Cauvery waters: Narayana Murthy
    Coming down heavily on agitators protesting against the final verdict of Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal for shutting down the operations in the state in the name of 'bandh', Infosys Chief Mentor and Non-executive Chairman N R Narayana Murthy today said that the state should make sure that it had better data in support of its claims and forcefully argue in platforms like the Union government or the Supreme Court.
    
    
21. Narayana Murthy not game for Presidential poll
    IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Limited Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy today scotched rumours that he was one of the aspirants for the Presidential election due in June next. Speaking to newspersons on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Bangalore facility of the Process Research and Development Lab of AstraZeneca, a leading pharmaceutical company, he said he was not interested in contesting the election.
    
    
22. Capitalism can solve poverty: Murthy
    Infosys Technologies chief mentor N.R. Narayana Murthy says capitalism is the only resort for India to solve its problem of poverty, even as he finds "serious crisis of moral dimension" in most Indian leaders.
    
    
23. Murthy receives TiE Entrepreneurship Award
    Chairman of the Board of Infosys Technologies Ltd NR Narayana Murthy was awarded the lifetime TiE Entrepreneurship Award for his contribution towards the Indian economy and for his exemplary business acumen.
    
    
24. Murthy supports Bharti''s JV with Wal-Mart
    The recent Joint Venture between Sunil Mittal's Bharti and American retail giant Wal-Mart has the support of the chief mentor of Infosys, N R Narayana Murthy.

    Talking to the media at the sidelines of an international conference on 'managing technology innovation in IT', organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Narayana Murthy supported the Joint Venture between Bharti Enterprises and Wal-Mart, saying the Indian partner would benefit from the world's largest retail chain's expertise and technology.
    
    

25. Infy top management sell Rs 863 cr worth shares
    N R Narayana Murthy, non-executive chairman of the company has sold 4.5 lakh shares, Nandan Nilkeni CEO of Infosys sold 11.81 lakh shares while chief operating officer S Gopalakrishnan sold 8.86 lakh shares.

    Meanwhile Chief Financial Officer V Balakrishnan has sold 1,854 shares, K Dinesh 6.50 lakh shares, TV Mohandas Pai sold 54,727 shares, Shibulal has sold 3.48 lakh shares and Srinath Batni 25,000 shares also participated in the issue.
    
    

26. Narayana Murthy stresses on innovation mantra
    Infosys Technologies Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy today opined that innovation cannot be achieved unless an organisation created a pluralistic, intellectually curious and competitive environment.
    
    
27. Narayanamurthy agrees to head State vision group
    Software major Infosys non excutive chairman N R Narayanamurthy has agreed to head the Karnataka State Vision Group. Mr Narayanamurthy who retired as Chairman of the Company on August 20 had in a letter dated August 26 accepted Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kuamraswamy's invitation to head the Vision Group.
    
    
28. Narayana Murthy pushes for increased domestic IT spending
    India needs to triple its investment in Information Technology spending, if it has to accelerate its growth, IT bellwether Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy has opined.
    
    
29. C ya, NRN!
    Has my father said all the usual things like integrity, honesty, humility, simplicity? Narayana Murthy’s son Rohan quizzes deadpan as we prepare to wind down a leisurely, hour-and-a-half long interview at their simple, modest house in the leafy Bangalore suburb of Jayanagar.
    
    
30. NRN was requested to firm up roadmap for K'taka's Knowledge sector: HDK
    Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy tonight announced that Infosys Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy has been asked to firm up road map for the development of State Knowledge Sector.
    
    
31. Narayana Murthy retires from Infosys
    Bringing his illustrious corporate career to an end, IT major Infosys Chairman N R Narayana Murthy today retired from the service of the company, which he had launched as a small firm in the city in 1981 and took it to enviable heights in the last two and a half decades.
    
    
32. Curtains to come down tomorrow on NRN's first innings in Infosys
    For Mr N R Narayana Murthy, tomorrow would mark the end of an illustrious first innings in IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Limited when he would step down as its Executive Chairman on his attaining superannuation.
    
    
33. Narayana Murthy to be busybee even after retirement
    Life will be the same for IT honcho N R Narayana Murthy even after retirement on August 20 on his attaining superannuation. ''I will continue to do what I have been doing. I am already on the board of some companies...I have joined some more. I travel abroad 20 to 22 days a month, I will continue to do that,'' the software major Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor told UNI here.
    
    
34. Narayana Murthy vouches for US education pattern
    IT titan N R Narayana Murthy today gave a call for changing the methods of learning in India by focusing on problem solving, solutions and relating it to the real world, like in the US.
    
    
35. NRN against dilution of RTI Act
    Infosys Technologies Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy on Friday made a strong case against any dilution of the Right to Information Act (RTI).
    
    
36. Narayana Murthy salutes authors of economic reforms
    Hitting out at the critics of economic reforms in the country, Infosys Chief Mentor and Chairman N R Narayana Murthy today said Infosys stood as a shining example of the economic reforms that was introduced in 1991.
    
    
37. Narayana Murthy's services sought for Karnataka's development: CM Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today sought the services of Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy for the development of the State after his retirement on August 20.
    
    
38. Infosys chief to receive top Rotary award
    N.R.Narayana Murthy, Chairman of Infosys, will be given the prestigious "Four way test awards" by the Rotary International district 3290 here in recognition of his "unmatched contributions in the field of Information Technology".
    
    
39. No plans to venture into pharma, biotech: Infy chairman
    There will be no "Act-II" for Infosys chairman and chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy, who retires on August 20 when he turns 60, and the company he had founded 25 years ago remains his first and last love.
    
    
40. Skills Murthy and Mallaya need to learn
    India Inc.’s corporate leaders are as motley as they come - from the flamboyant Vijay Mallya, to the soft-spoken Narayan Murthy; from the disciplined Azim Premji to the visionary Ratan Tata. But the one thing they have in common is that they are world-beating leaders whose reputations precede them wherever they go. Their commitment and focus are by words in the world of business and their zeal, enterprise and firm sense of ethic sets them apart from the pack.
    
    
41. We want to be on top 10 global list: Narayana Murthy
    he company closed 2005 revenues at $2.2 billion and continues to deliver over 30 per cent growth every quarter. While it took 23 years for Infosys to touch the $1 billion milestone in 2004, it made another billion in less than two years. Murthy, who turns 60 in August this year, revealed that he would retire from chairmanship of the IT major, but would continue to play a role in the company as non-executive chairman.
    
    
42. I am not interested in politics: Narayana Murthy
    On plans post-retirement from Infosys, Murthy said his presence on the board of several companies and universities abroad would keep him busy, and ruled out joining politics.
    
    
43. Infy to select new chairman, chief mentor on July 11, 2006
    Infosys Technologies board is to select a new Chairman and Chief Mentor for the company on July 11, 2006, said the company during its board meeting here today.
    
    
44. Narayana Murthy to step down as Infosys Chairman
    Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy today said he will relinquish both the posts on his attaining 60 years of age on August 20. Speaking to newspersons here after participating in the company's 25th Annual General Meeting, he, however, said he would continue to function in the capacity as Non-Executive Chairman, provided the Board of Directors approved it at its meeting on July 11, the day when his successor would be finalised. ''My commitment to the company will continue. However, the youths in the company will take over the mantle,'' he added.
    
    
45. Infosys Chief calls for study on reservation in higher education
    Admitting the need for reservation in higher education based on citizens' social status, Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy today said a suitable decision should be taken only after conducting a detailed study on the matter.
    
    
46. Microsoft partners with IISc, IIT-M to start summer schools
    Microsoft Research India has started its Research Summer Schools, as part of its efforts to promote better computer education in the country. Microsoft Research Summer schools will be held annually, helping participants learn from leading international experts and network with the global research community. The schools will introduce students and young researchers to important areas such as cryptography, algorithms and complexity.
    
    
47. Narayana Murthy to retire in August
    NR Narayana Murthy will step down as chairman of Infosys Technologies Ltd on his 60th birthday. He will turn 60 on August 20 this year.
    
    
48. Narayana Murthy, most admired biz leader
    Infosys Technologies Chairman and Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy has, for the fifth year running, emerged the most admired business leader of India amongst B-schools across the country.
    
    
49. Infosys Chief Mentor urges for improvement in infrastructure
    Infosys Technologies Limited Chairman and Chief Mentor Narayana Murthy today reiterated his demand for improving infrastructure to retain Karnataka as the IT hub in the Country. Speaking after receiving the 'Citizen Extraordinaire-2006' by Prestige Group in association with Rotary Bangalore Mid town, in recognition of Mr Murthy's commitment to the city of Bangalore, he said the State contributed over 36 per cent of IT exports and was growing at an impressive rate of over 35 per cent.
    
    
50. Narayan Murthy condemns violence during Rajkumar's funeral
    Infosys Chief Mentor Narayana Murthy, describing Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and doyen of Kannada film industry Rajkumar as a gentle and great personality, today condemned the violence that took place during his funeral. He told newsmen here that the kind of violence unleashed on the occasion of the funeral of Rajkumar was really sad and it was not the way to pay tribute to the departed soul. Mr Murthy said he was a fan of Rajkumar and had seen many of his films.
    
    
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128. Industry collaboration will improve education: Narayan Murthy
129. Murthy inaugurates 6 million litre reservoir in Electronic city
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131. Need To Bridge The Digital Divide: Murthy
132. US law doesn't mandate Esop expensing: Murthy
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