Azim Premji

azim premji University suspended one student for two years and warned two others following a cancelled Kashmir discussion disrupted by alleged ABVP activists. Students protested the university's disciplinary committee, arguing they are being penalized for actions by outsiders. The university maintains its decision after a thorough inquiry, stating disciplinary action was taken against three students.

Tariq Premji, the son of Wipro's iconic founder azim premji, has made waves in the real estate world by securing a stunning duplex penthouse in central Bengaluru for Rs 45.7 crore.

Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women's increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment.

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Gumla's Pustak Parav wrapped up on Wednesday, transforming the district into a lively celebration of creativity and intellect. Hosted by local authorities and supported by the azim premji Foundation, this two-day festival was dedicated to nurturing a love for reading throughout the community.

azim premji have sold shares worth about $1 billion in Wipro’s buyback exercise. Premji, who stepped down as chairman of the company at the end of July, sold 226 million shares at Rs 325 apiece. He also pledged 67% of the shareholding in the company to his foundation, which focuses on philanthropic activities.

azim premji's Bengaluru residence, valued at ₹350 crore, exemplifies understated elegance and sustainable luxury. Designed by BNA Balan + Nambisan Architects, the 6,000-square-foot farmhouse blends traditional Indian aesthetics with modern architectural principles. The property features recycled materials and lush greenery, reflecting Premji's commitment to simplicity, sustainability, and his philanthropic values.

Wipro founder azim premji gifted 10.2 million shares worth nearly Rs 500 crore to his sons, Rishad and Tariq. The transaction does not alter the overall promoter and promoter group shareholding in the company, which remains the same. As of December, Wipro promoters and the promoter group held 72.9% in the company.

The azim premji Foundation will close registrations for the azim premji Scholarship 2025 on September 30, 2025. The scheme offers ₹30,000 annually to support higher education for eligible girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must have passed Class 10 and 12 from government schools and secured admission in an undergraduate degree or diploma course. Apply now at azimpremjifoundation.org.

Wipro chairman azim premji said governments and other stakeholders should invest more resources to improve education in the country .

Wipro founder azim premji on Thursday announced that he is going to step down as the company head on July 30. Premji, who turns 74 next month, will retire as executive chairman upon the completion of his current term, after having led the company for 53 years, Wipro said in a statement.

Wipro chairman azim premji was on Saturday honoured with a doctorate by IIT Kharagpur.

Wipro's outgoing executive chairman azim premji saw his pay package rise almost 95 per cent to $262,054 (about Rs 1.81 crore) during fiscal 2019. His son, Rishad Premji, who is set to take over the reins of the Bengaluru-based software services company soon, took home a compensation of $987,652 (about Rs 6.8 crore) in 2018-19, Wipro said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

The Jharkhand government and the azim premji Foundation on Saturday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the official residence of chief minister Hemant Soren to set up a university here.

azim premji, Wipro founder, stressed integrity's importance at the CII Summit. Born in Bombay, he led Wipro's global expansion and philanthropic initiatives, establishing the azim premji Foundation to enhance rural education.

Rishad Premji, eldest son of Wipro Ltd Chairman azim premji, has joined the IT and FMCG major as a business development manager in a low-profile entry.

azim premji, in his final annual general meeting (AGM) as chairman and managing director of Wipro, said he has always believed in Mahatma Gandhi's dictum that we must remain 'trustees' of our wealth for society, not its owners. He noted that he has renounced more of his personal assets earmarking them to philanthropic activities. He will retire as chairman on July 30.

IT major Wipro's azim premji donated Rs 22 crore a day or Rs 7,904 crore in a year to emerge as the most generous Indian in FY20 and top a list of philanthropy.

Wipro Ltd, Wipro Enterprises Ltd and azim premji Foundation on Wednesday said they have together committed Rs 1,125 crore towards tackling the "unprecedented health and humanitarian crisis" arising from the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

The shares, as on date, are valued at Rs 1,530 crore but companies spokesperson mentioned that it will look to sell these shares through auction process.