Azim Premji

Azim Premji

Azim Premji (#407)

  • $ 9 B
  • Software services
  • India
  • M
  • 80 Years

About Me

Indian tech magnate Azim Premji's $10.4 billion (revenue) Wipro is among India's largest software services providers. Premji gave up studies at Stanford in 1966 to look after the family's cooking oil business when his father died and expanded into software. Wipro has an innovation center in Silicon Valley, which is focused on developing new technologies and collaborating with startups. In 2019, Premji's son Rishad, succeeded his father as Wipro's executive chairman. The elder Premji is founder chairman. In May 2025, the Azim Premji Foundation committed $265 million over three years for underprivileged girls to complete their college education.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Azim Premji’s rise and global influence.

  • #22   India's Richest (2025)
  • #199   Billionaires (2025)
  • #15   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Azim Premji’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $8.6B (February 5, 2026)