Apr 23, 2024
Renowned as an Indian businessman, philanthropist, and former chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji has earned accolades for transforming the company into a global powerhouse from a leading multinational corporation.
While the 78-year-old industrialist achieved numerous milestones in his active years, his wife Yasmeen Premji, a former assistant editor of the design journal Inside Outside, is widely recognized for her philanthropic endeavours.
Azim Premji, one of the wealthiest individuals in India, has experienced a notable decline in net worth in recent years due to a 42% drop in Wipro’s shares over the last two years, according to a CNBC TV18 report.
Currently standing at the sixth position on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index list of the richest people in the country, Azim Premji’s net worth is approximately $24 billion (around Rs 1,99,997 crores).
Yasmeen Premji, a director at the Azim Premji Foundation charity, possesses a net worth of Rs 1,14,400 crores, as reported by Zee News.