N. R. Narayana Murthy

Awards & Honours

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N. R. Narayana Murthy's contributions have been recognized globally. He has received India's second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, and the Padma Shri. Internationally, he has been honored by the IEEE with the Founders Medal, an award given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the engineering profession. His leadership in the IT industry has been celebrated by institutions like the World Economic Forum, where he co-chaired the annual meeting in 2005. These honors reflect not only his business acumen but also his commitment to ethical practices and social responsibility.

N. R. Narayana Murthy receiving an award

AwardsN. R. Narayana Murthy has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri, two of India's highest civilian honors. He was also awarded the IEEE Founders Medal and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal, recognizing his contributions to technology and society.

Honours & Distinctions

Padma Vibhushan

Government of India·2008

India's second-highest civilian award for exceptional contribution to trade and industry.

Padma Shri

Government of India·2000

India's fourth-highest civilian award for his contributions to trade and industry.

IEEE Founders Medal

IEEE·2018

Recognizes outstanding contributions to the engineering profession.

Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal

University of Virginia·2007

For leadership in global business and society.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 12

Greatest Entrepreneurs of Our Time

Fortune·2003

Records & Feats

First Indian to have a company listed on NASDAQ

Historic First·1999

Infosys became the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ in 1999.