Azim Premji
Quote of the Day by Azim Premji: ‘I would like to see a world where every human being has a chance to achieve…’
Quote of the day, 27 March: Azim Premji, founder of Wipro, transformed India's IT landscape and dedicated his wealth to philanthropy. His philosophy emphasizes importance of opportunities for all, highlighting that true success involves empowering individuals rather than solely focusing on wealth.
3 min read27 Mar 2026Premji Invest picks 23% in Bharat Forge unit for ₹300 crore
Premji Invest plans to invest ₹300 crore for a 23% stake in JS Auto Cast Foundry, a Bharat Forge unit, by March. The funds will enhance casting capabilities and acquisition pursuits, with a non-compete agreement restricting operations in India.
1 min read2 Feb 2026Richest family of Bengaluru pioneers India's tech industry; it's not Narayana Murthy: Check net worth
Among the richest famillies in Bengaluru, Azim Premji and Family of Wipro topped the Hurun India Rich List 2025. The founder of one of India's largest tech companies is also the only business leader in the top 10 list, with a net worth of ₹2.21 lakh crore, data showed.
2 min read4 Oct 2025'Unlikely to be single point solution or silver bullet to resolve it': Azim Premji responds to Karnataka CM on Bengalurus traffic promblem
Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has responded to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's letter on Bengaluru's growing traffic congestion, particularly along the Outer Ring Road, a key economic corridor.
2 min read25 Sep 2025‘Happy 80th to this guy’: Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji shares pic with father Azim Premji
Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji celebrated his father Azim Premji's 80th birthday. Azim Premji has been a significant figure at Wipro.With a net worth of $35.9 billion, he has received numerous accolades for his impact on business and philanthropy.
1 min read24 Jul 2025Mission Bengaluru: UP man, who cycled for 15 days to meet Tata Sons chairman, takes 25-day journey to meet Azim Premji
UP man said the Premji's initiatives for education and human welfare have inspired him, and he wants to meet Azim Premji to convey his good wishes and seek guidance from him.
2 min read29 May 2025The quiet philanthropists: Premji Foundation, Tata Trusts match social spending of top Nifty companies
As per the reported financials, the eponymous not-for-profit entity of billionaire Azim Premji spent ₹1,528 crore on philanthropy in 2024. That was more than twice the ₹699.31 crore spent by the Tata Trusts in the same year, according to financials filed by the entity.
3 min read22 May 2025Azim Premji Foundation commits ₹2,250 crore for girls' college education
A girl who has completed her standard X and XII from a government school can apply for the Azim Premji scholarship. Azim Premji Foundation would give ₹30,000 a year to up to 2.5 lakh girl students. This translates to ₹750 crore a year, which, over a 3-year degree program, would total ₹2,250 crore.
2 min read15 May 2025Azim Premji's family office bets on Artificial Intelligence ventures for $10 billion Premji Invest fund, says report
Tech tycoon Azim Premji's family office is betting on Artificial Intelligence to prop up its $10 billion worth Premji Invest fund, and will thus increase investments in the sector, Bloomberg reported.
2 min read29 Apr 2024Azim Premji gifts Wipro shares worth ₹500 crore to sons Rishad, Tariq
Wipro shares: Azim Premji, 78, owned 22,58,08,537 shares, or 4.32%, in Wipro until last week. On 20 January, Premji gave 51,15,090 shares, each, to elder son Rishad, who is the chairman of Wipro, and to Tariq, who works at Azim Premji Foundation.
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