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Azim Premji

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  • Born 24 July 1945
  • Age 79
  • Birth Place Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
  • Profession Founder Chairman Of Wipro
  • Company Wipro
  • Citizenship India, British Raj
  • Residence Bengaluru

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Azim Premji BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 18 Dec 2024
Azim Premji: Architect of India's IT Landscape Born July 24, 1945, Azim Premji's legacy extends far beyond his considerable wealth. He steered Wipro from a vegetable oil company to a global IT powerhouse, a transformation spanning four decades. This journey established him as a pivotal figure, ea...

Azim Premji PERSONAL LIFE

Children Rishad Premji, Tariq Premji
Education Stanford University (B.S.E)
Net Worth 22,600,000,000 United States dollar ( Source: Wikipedia )

AZIM PREMJI NEWS

We need critical readings on campuses. DU notification and Azim Premji University violence stand against that spirit

February 27, 2026 4:56 pm

Campuses must be democratic labs where various ideas, thoughts, and methods engage in dialogue to foster a scientific temperament

After ABVP vandalism over Kashmir discussion, Azim Premji University files FIR against student-led Spark Reading Circle

February 26, 2026 4:59 pm

The Student Council of Azim Premji University said such matters should be addressed through internal disciplinary mechanisms rather than criminal proceedings.

ABVP activists booked for vandalism and trespass at Azim Premji University after protest against ‘anti-national’ event

February 25, 2026 7:40 pm

The ABVP protesters objected to what they described as an 'anti-national' programme, a discussion on the 1991 Kunan-Poshpora incident in Jammu and Kashmir, an event Azim Premji University said didn't take place.

ISB forum: Azim Premji honoured with research catalyst award

November 22, 2025 9:32 pm

The award recognises individuals whose vision, generosity, and commitment have strengthened the nation’s knowledge ecosystem, enabled cutting-edge inquiry, and inspired a culture of evidence-based problem-solving for societal progress.

Top 10 richest Indians and their education qualifications

October 23, 2025 9:43 am

Top 10 richest Indians in India 2025 list with education: This article explores the diverse educational backgrounds of India’s top billionaires—revealing how degrees have shaped the minds behind the money.

Top 10 most valuable family-owned businesses in India, as of 2024

August 13, 2024 9:23 am

India's Top 10 Most Valuable Family Businesses in 2024:: Notably, the top 10 India's family-led businesses have an impressive total worth of INR 6,009,100 Crore.

Azim Premji gifts one crore Wipro shares to his sons

January 25, 2024 12:54 pm

The Wipro scrip is currently valued at Rs 472.9 per share, and at roughly this value, the transferred shares will amount to a whopping Rs 483 crore. Tech magnate Azim Premji's son Rishad Premji currently helms Wipro as its Executive Chairman, and is a prominent face of the IT industry.

HCL's Shiv Nadar most generous; Azim Premji slips to second position: Hurun India Philanthropy List

October 20, 2022 8:21 pm

The Hurun Report is based on a survey of India's most successful entrepreneurs, including those from the Hurun India Rich List 2022, meticulously cross-referencing the results with media reports and charitable foundations.

Azim Premji University launches open access digital repository of academic resources in Indian languages

September 20, 2022 8:09 pm

The repository named ‘Anuvada Sampada’ with close to 2,000 academic resources is currently available in Hindi and Kannada.

Post pandemic, learning loss among government school students significant: Study

August 13, 2022 9:22 am

The study by the Azim Premji University was conducted in 41 districts across five states – Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand – and covered 108 teachers and 1,644 students in Classes 2 to 5.

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