Narayana Murthy – How Seven Engineers Built a Global IT Company
📅 July 31, 2026
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In 1981, Narayana Murthy and six fellow engineers founded Infosys with a modest initial investment. India’s technology industry was still developing, and starting a software company meant overcoming limited infrastructure, complex regulations, and restricted access to global markets.
The founders believed that Indian engineers could compete with the best in the world if they maintained high standards of quality, ethics, and professionalism.
The early years were challenging. International clients were difficult to secure, and cash flow was often tight. Rather than compromising on values, the founders focused on transparency, employee ownership, and customer satisfaction.
As globalization accelerated, Infosys became one of India’s leading IT services companies, serving clients across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail.
Infosys also set new benchmarks in corporate governance, financial transparency, and employee development, inspiring thousands of technology startups.
Business Lessons
- Ethical leadership creates long-term value.
- Great companies are built by strong teams.
- Invest continuously in employee learning.
- Focus on global quality standards.
- Transparency builds investor confidence.
