Sudha Murthy is a prominent personality known for her role as an educator, author, philanthropist, and former chairman of Infosys Foundation, serving as a beacon of inspiration for many. She holds the distinction of being the first female engineer at TELCO (now Tata Motors) and she achieved this milestone at a time when women faced formidable barriers in pursuing a career in engineering.
Married to Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy
In 1981, Narayana Murthy came up with the idea of Infosys and Sudha Murthy started the business with a donation of Rs 10,000 from her personal funds. This cash injection helped him found Infosys, which he started out of a modest one-bedroom apartment.
Fast forward to today, Infosys has grown to become one of the world's largest IT conglomerates with an incredible market.
Sudha Murthy's decision to support Narayana Murthy with Rs 10,000 crore has been hailed as her 'best investment' till date. In a light-hearted interview with NDTV, she quipped about potentially becoming “India's best investor”.
Currently, Sudha Murty owns 0.95% stake in Infosys, a testament to her keen foresight and unwavering support for her husband's entrepreneurship. Her story highlights the transformative power of her faith, investment, and unwavering dedication to achieving her dreams.