The country would see more economic progress if the private sector was left to run business without government interference, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy has said at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
"I would hope that the government would very respectfully request him to continue for one term or my preference would be two terms," Narayana Murthy said.
How would Sudhaji react to these photographs of her beloved son-in-law Rishi Sunak fishing?
Murthy's induction took place after the board hosted a reception to welcome Narayana Murthy chief mentor of Infosys to the board in his home country.
'If India has to succeed in the global, knowledge-based economy, literacy and decent higher education for all Indians become critical'
Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday said exit of his investment firm Catamaran from SKS Microfinance, which is in the thick of controversies, was legally not possible at this juncture.
'99 per cent of Indians who go to the US for their advanced studies they stay back there, which is a huge loss for India.
Sexual harassment charge is fabricated: Phaneesh Murthy
In an interesting session at the TiE Summit i Mumbai, Ratan Tata and Narayana Murthy shared their views on each other, entrepreneurship, trust, politicians and their experience of being at the helm of India's most reputed companies.
Infosys chief mentor N R Narayana Murty's son Rohan Murthy, a qualified engineer, also seems to know the craft of jewellery making, as he spent seven-and-a-half hours to make a platinum ring for fiance Lakshmi Venu.
Grandchildren and books will take up most of NR Narayana Murthy's time after he retires for the second time from the company he co-founded with six friends over three decades ago.
Murthy's fund, which has invested through Catamaran Management Services, will hold 1.3 per cent in the company after the IPO.
Deve Gowda had said that the Infosys boss had made no contribution in the last five years to bring the Bangalore International Airport Limited to fruition.
Infosys chairman N R Narayana Murthy may still be smarting from a spat with a politician, but he was on Saturday asked by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew
The latest entrant into Kannada films is author and Infosys mentor Narayana Murthy's wife, who will be a part of Prarthane.
His stepping down from the NDTV board has now sparked off speculation over whether he too is going the Nandan Nilekani way to take up a governmental responsibility.
The three aspects of ensuring success for any entrepreneur are innovation, ability to use innovation to create service and products that add value to customers, and the ability to communicate the value to customers, according to Infosys chairman N R Narayana Murthy.
The Indian corporate sector, he said, has been extremely fortunate in escaping the worst of the global financial crisis.
Will Murthy's return change the fortunes of Infosys? If yes how soon will the table be turned?
Murthy has funded 10 start-ups in India and 3 abroad. Murthy-funded firms like Geodesic, Webdunia, EasyBuy, CareerLauncher, Tulleeho and Pinstorm, his latest venture are today successful companies.
Padma Vibhushan awardee Murthy has stepped down as Infosys CEO but continues as its chief mentor and board chairman.
Infosys co-founder and chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy and Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murthy's daughter, Akshata, is all set to tie nuptial knot with an Indian classmate of hers from Stanford Business School on August 29, family sources said.
Infosys chief mentor, N R Narayana Murthy is likely to become the non-executive chairman of the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) being set up to handle the retail payment operations of the Reserve Bank of India.
N R Narayana Murthy addressed Infosys staff on Thursday for the first time since taking charge of the beleaguered company as the executive chairman.
Information technology leader Ganesh Natarajan hailed N R Narayana Murthy's reappointment as executive chairman and additional director of Infosys on Saturday.
The way to succeed for any new start-up company in the IT services field is to focus on niche areas or small verticals and doing some unusual things, N R Narayana Murthy, chief mentor of Infosys told reporters.
Narayan Murthy says the software industry has boosted the international image of India like no other sector.
Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.
Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.
Asked about his relationship with the founders, Sikka said: "My relationship with the founders? It is wonderful. I meet Mr Murthy quite frequently...I have always had a heartfelt warm relationship with Mr Murthy, probably meet him 4-5-6 times a year."
Observing that working conditions have made doctors and health professionals susceptible to violence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for them in the wake of the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata.
Praising Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrival for some of the work he has done, Infosys Executive Chairman N R Narayana Murthy on Thursday said the Aam Aadmy Party leader needs to be reasonable with business.
California-based law firm, Aiman-Smith & Marcy, said that iGate's head of investor relations Araceli Roiz was pregnant with Murthy's child.
Cost cutting has begun to deliver; analysts say the real turnaround will come when Murthy's impact is evident on sales and delivery.
An influential group of Indian American doctors has campaigned at the Capitol Hill for Dr Vivek Murthy, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the post of surgeon general of the United States.
'Indian companies has a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too'
Having nurtured Infosys for the last three decades, Narayana Murthy would be succeeded by eminent banker K V Kamath as Infosys' Chairman with effect from August 21.
