Sudha Murty, an eminent figure renowned for her roles as an educator, author, philanthropist, and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, serves as a beacon of inspiration for many. She holds the distinction of being the first female engineer at TELCO, now Tata Motors, achieving this milestone during a period when women faced formidable barriers in pursuing engineering careers.
Married to N R Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, Sudha Murty’s journey intersects with the genesis of one of the world’s leading IT companies. In a revealing moment on The Kapil Sharma Show, Sudha Murty disclosed her pivotal role in her husband’s entrepreneurial journey. Introduced to Narayana Murthy through a college friend, Prasanna, Sudha chose to invest in her husband’s business vision.
In 1981, Narayana Murthy conceived the idea for Infosys, and Sudha Murty contributed Rs 10,000 from her personal funds to kickstart the venture. This financial infusion proved instrumental in the establishment of Infosys, which commenced operations from a humble one-bedroom apartment.
Fast forward to the present day, Infosys has ascended to become one of the world’s largest IT conglomerates, boasting a staggering market capitalization of Rs 608,000 crore.
Sudha Murty’s decision to support Narayana Murthy with Rs 10,000 is hailed as her “best investment” to date. In a light-hearted interview with NDTV, she quipped about potentially being the “best investor in India, at least, or maybe in the world… I don’t know.”
Currently, Sudha Murty holds a 0.95% stake in Infosys, a testament to her astute foresight and unwavering support for her husband’s entrepreneurial pursuits. Her story underscores the transformative power of belief, investment, and steadfast dedication to realizing dreams.
