Azim Premji

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For over five decades, Azim Hasham Premji has been a trailblazer in India Inc. Taking charge of his family’s vegetable oils business at just 21 after his father's death, he transformed it into one of India's most successful software companies and a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate. By 2019, he was the 10th-richest person in India, with a net worth of approximately 7.2 billion dollars. However, his profound altruism often eclipses his business achievements. His dedication to the Azim Premji Foundation, focused on education, amounts to around 21 billion dollars, positioning him among the world’s top philanthropists. The first authoritative biography explores how Premji embodies a philanthropist at heart and a businessman by choice, emphasizing his desire to give away his wealth while recognizing the necessity of first earning it. It delves into his life, detailing his professional and charitable endeavors alongside his strengths and weaknesses. Drawing from interviews with hundreds of current and former Wipro executives, as well as competitors, analysts, and family friends, this account offers insights into Premji as a man, businessman, and philanthropist. Running time: 8 hours and 28 minutes.