Download or read book A Complete Biography of Azim Premji written by A.K. Gandhi and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B>A Complete Biography of Azim Premji: An Indian Business Tycoon, Investor, Engineer and Philanthropist, Who Was The Chairman of Wipro Limited.Azim Hashim Premji (born 24 July 1945) is an Indian business tycoon, investor, engineer, and philanthropist, who was the chairman of Wipro Limited. Premji remains a non-executive member of the board and founder chairman. He is informally known as the Czar of the Indian IT Industry. He was responsible for guiding Wipro through four decades of diversification and growth, to finally emerge as one of the global leaders in the software industry. In 2010, he was voted among the 20 most powerful men in the world by Asiaweek. He has twice been listed among the 100 most influential people by TIME Magazine, once in 2004 and more recently in 2011. For years, he has been regularly listed one among the 500 Most Influential Muslims of the world. He was named the nineteenth richest person in India with an estimated net worth of US$6.5 billion according to the India's Richest 2019 list by Forbes. In 2013, he agreed to give away at least half of his wealth by signing The Giving Pledge. Premji started with a $2.2 billion donation to the Azim Premji Foundation, focused on education in India. He topped EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List for the year 2020.B>A Complete Biography of Azim Premji: An Indian Business Tycoon, Investor, Engineer and Philanthropist, Who Was The Chairman of Wipro Limited.Azim Hashim Premji (born 24 July 1945) is an Indian business tycoon, investor, engineer, and philanthropist, who was the chairman of Wipro Limited. Premji remains a non-executive member of the board and founder chairman. He is informally known as the Czar of the Indian IT Industry. He was responsible for guiding Wipro through four decades of diversification and growth, to finally emerge as one of the global leaders in the software industry. In 2010, he was voted among the 20 most powerful men in the world by Asiaweek. He has twice been listed among the 100 most influential people by TIME Magazine, once in 2004 and more recently in 2011. For years, he has been regularly listed one among the 500 Most Influential Muslims of the world. He was named the nineteenth richest person in India with an estimated net worth of US$6.5 billion according to the India's Richest 2019 list by Forbes. In 2013, he agreed to give away at least half of his wealth by signing The Giving Pledge. Premji started with a $2.2 billion donation to the Azim Premji Foundation, focused on education in India. He topped EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List for the year 2020. A Complete Biography of Azim Premji: An Indian Business Tycoon, Investor, Engineer and Philanthropist, Who Was The Chairman of Wipro Limited. by A.K. GANDHI: This biography tells the story of Azim Premji, the Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded Wipro Limited. With its focus on business and philanthropy, "A Complete Biography of Azim Premji" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Indian business. Key Aspects of the Book "A Complete Biography of Azim Premji": Business and Philanthropy: The book highlights Azim Premji's contributions to the Indian business landscape and his commitment to philanthropy and social development. Leadership and Innovation: The book focuses on Azim Premji's leadership qualities and innovative approach to business and technology. Inspiring Story: The book tells a captivating and inspiring story, showcasing the power of entrepreneurship and philanthropy in shaping the course of Indian business and society. A.K. GANDHI is a historian and business writer who has written extensively on the history and evolution of Indian business. "A Complete Biography of Azim Premji" is one of his most popular works.