Co-Founder, Infosys
Search every verified N. Murthy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. N. Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, participated in the launch of the book "The Inspired Leader" in July 2025, where he discussed the practice of self-introspection. He stated that he has conducted an annual review of his mistakes for 20 years, describing it as the "most single most powerful factor" for personal development, though he noted it took him three to four years to write honestly. In May and June 2026, Murthy spoke at the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice, France, where he praised India's startup ecosystem, attributing its growth to Prime Minister Modi's Startup India initiative. He contrasted the challenges of entrepreneurship in the 1980s—such as lack of venture capital, poor communication, and travel restrictions—with the current environment, which he described as "even more difficult" due to the need to compete globally with world-class innovations. He advised young entrepreneurs to articulate their product's business value in a simple sentence and to lead by example in sacrifice, hard work, and values.
“how do we make India not merely growing, not merely emerging. I'm sick and tired of hearing this emerging country for the last 60 years.”
“Our most dangerous old idea is that cheap labor is our competitive edge. In 2006, that idea is not just wrong, it's totally wrong. In addition, it is actually a trap.”
“Capitalism is about unleashing the power of human enterprise in an environment of free markets. It also means less government intervention — the government should operate purely as a fair, impartial, data- and fact‑based regulator, not as a player.”
“What is needed is to create a set of policies that will make the life of entrepreneurs easy: reduce bureaucratic delays and corruption so entrepreneurs spend 95% of their time thinking about and building their enterprise, not waiting in the corridors of government.”
“I think there is too much hype on AI and what it can do and how quickly it can do it; correspondingly there's too much negativity in terms of how many jobs will be lost. Will some jobs be lost? Yes. Will new jobs be created? Yes — total replacement is not going to happen and major change will likely take a decade or tw...”
“I think his resilience, his ability to stand up for his principles, his ability to resist so much of pressure in the Indian context to be flexible. I think that is what has made him number one banker, number one entrepreneur in India.”
“A nation's greatness is not measured just by its GDP alone. It is measured by the dignity it affords the most vulnerable citizens.”
“He also believes rightly so that a compassionate economy is the only sustainable economy. We all talk so much about sustainability but we have all forgotten about a compassionate economy.”
“I want to be the most respected company in India. If we want to seek respect from our customers, we must deliver what we promised on time, within budget, and exceeding the quality that they expected; revenue becomes a byproduct.”
“As a person who has received so much from our government, the least I can do is I have to give back a little bit more than that poor lady who was pushing the vegetable cart or that poor factory worker who works 8 hours a day and commutes for 2 hours for a paltry sum.”
“This common salt belongs to this community of Shardavillas High School. It belongs to you... It belongs to every section of this high school. Therefore, this is community property; I have to treat this property with utmost care.”
“Respect should be the main purpose of any company because if you are respected, revenues will come. Good employees will join you and stay, good investors will remain, and customers and partners will support you — seeking respect leads to sustainable growth.”
“I want Infosys to be the most respected company in the eyes of its stakeholders — respect from customers, employees, investors, vendors and government matters because it leads to repeat business, long‑term investors and cooperation when the company faces difficulty.”
“I distributed equity like never before — I kept only about 23% for myself and gave substantial equity to early colleagues so they would know I was in it for something more noble than just my own gain.”
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Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy lauded India's growing startup and deep-tech ecosystem, crediting the success of young entrepreneurs to the government's Startup India initiative. Speaking on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in France, Murthy said the event provides an important platform for Indian startups to showcase their innovations in a country known for technological advancement and innovation. Reflecting on the entrepreneurial landscape of the 1980s, Murthy said startups then faced significant challenges, including the absence of venture capital, limited access to bank finan…
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy speaks exclusively to DD India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. He highlights India's ...
The Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted an insightful session under its India Forward Talk Series, featuring N. R. ...
Hult Prize at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata is honoured to host an exclusive interview with N. R. Narayana Murthy, one of India’s most respected billionaire entrepreneurs and the co-founder of Infosys. In this insightful conversation, Mr. Murthy shares his journey of building a global enterprise from the ground up, along with his perspectives on entrepreneurship, leadership, ethics, and the future of business in India. From navigating challenges to fostering innovation, this interview offers invaluable lessons for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and future leaders. Tune in to…
At a time when artificial intelligence is being framed either as an economic miracle or a mass job destroyer, industry veterans NR Narayana Murthy and Aditya Puri are striking a more measured note. Former HDFC Bank CEO Puri argues that AI today is surrounded by “too much hype” as well as exaggerated fears of large-scale job losses, stressing that while roles will evolve, wholesale replacement is unlikely. Infosys founder NRN Murthy, drawing from his own experiments with generative AI, says productivity gains accrue to sharper, more disciplined minds, urging young professionals to master these…
At the launch of 'Seeds of Compassion', an impact study on #SMGC’s Compassionate Communities, Infosys Founder Mr. N. R. #NarayanaMurthy gave a powerful speech on 'Building a #Compassionate India'.
In this thought-provoking Leader’s Talk, N. R. Narayana Murthy, engages with students and young professionals on leadership, ethics, productivity, and the future of work in an AI-driven world. Drawing from his life experiences, he shares why nothing is superior to the human mind and how technology, while automating tasks, ultimately pushes humanity towards higher-order thinking, creativity, and better decision-making. He reflects on the values that shaped his leadership journey, the importance of learnability in times of constant change, and why respect, integrity, and long-term thinking matt…
What does it take to build institutions that endure, inspire trust, and create lasting impact? At IIM Bangalore, two of India’s most respected institution-builders came together to share hard-won lessons from decades of leadership. A fireside chat featuring Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys and Catamaran, and Mr. Aditya Puri, Senior Advisor, Carlyle Asia and former CEO & MD of HDFC Bank, on ‘The Art of Building Legendary Companies’, was moderated by Mr. MD Ranganath, Chairman of Catamaran and Member of the Board of Directors, IIM Bangalore, and facilitated by Catamaran. Drawing o…
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