In a significant move reflecting family generosity and financial planning, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy made headlines by gifting company shares worth Rs 240 crore to his four-year-old grandson Ekagula Murthy. I did. This unprecedented move propelled Narayana, his Marty's son Rohan, and Ekagula, his Marty's son, into the elite league of billionaires at an astonishingly young age.
The gift consisted of 1.5 million shares, giving Ekagrah 0.04 percent ownership in Infosys.
Let's take a closer look at the ownership relationships of the Murthy family.
Narayana Murthy himself holds a significant stake in Infosys, amounting to 0.40 per cent. Following his generous donation to Ekagra, Mr. Narayanamurthy's stake has been reduced to his 0.36%.
Sudha Murthy, wife of Narayana Murthy and co-founder of Infosys, holds 0.93% of the company's shares, amounting to about 3.45 billion shares as of 2023.
Akshata Murthy, daughter of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, boasts ownership of 3.89 billion Infosys shares, representing 1.05% stake in the company. Akshata Murthy is famous not only for her family ties but also for being the spouse of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Rohan Murthy, son of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, holds the highest stake in the family. Rohan Murthy, who owns 6.8 billion Infosys shares, has a stake of 1.64%.
Considering these statistics, while Ekagra Murthy's gift grabbed attention, it is Akshata Murthy who holds the lion's share of Infosys among Narayana Murthy's family. becomes clear. The Murthy family's influence over her Infosys remains significant and enduring, as each member contributes to the ownership of the company in their own way.
