Wipro chairman Azim Premji is celebrating his birthday today. Born on July 24, 1945, Premji is known for his generosity, as the billionaire has donated a huge portion of his life’s earnings. Even today, he donates crores of rupees in charity for an educated and prosperous India.
1-Asia’s most generous philanthropist
Forbes Asia named Azim Premji as Asia’s most generous philanthropist in 2019 when he donated his shares worth $7.6 billion in Wipro to his education-focussed Azim Premji Foundation.
2-Age is just a number
Azim Premji was enrolled in Stanford University’s Bachelor of Science programme at the age of 21. He dropped out and started running Wipro because of his father’s unexpected death. He completed his education after more than 30 years.
3-When Premiji’s father rejected invitation from Pakistan
Muhammad Hashem Premji, the father of Azim Premji, received an invitation to visit Pakistan from Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the neighbouring nation and also their first first governor-general. However, His father rejected the invitation and stayed in India.
4-Padma Vibhushan Award
The second-highest civilian honour in India, the Padma Vibhushan, was given to Azim Premji in 2011.
5-JRD Tata Admirer
From time and again, Premji has pointed out that he admires Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (JRD Tata), the founder of the country’s largest conglomerate, the Tata Group.
6-Donated Rs 27 crore per day in FY21
Azim Premji gave Rs 9,713 crore in donations in FY21, or Rs 27 million a day, to maintain his top spot among Indian philanthropists.
7-Doctorate Degree Holder
Azim Premji received an honorary doctorate from Middletown’s Wesleyan University in 2009.
8-Azim Premji Net Wealth
According to Forbes, Premji has a $8.6 billion net worth as of July 2022.
9-One of the richest in India
Despite donating a huge part of his wealth, Premji has remained one of the top richest men in India. Currently, he is on the 18th spot on Forbes’ India’s 100 Richest People list.
10-Azim Premji Family
Azim Premji is married to Yasmeen Premji. He has two children Rishad Premji and Tariq Premji.