Short Bio
Infosys Limited is a multinational information technology firm based in India. The services offered by the company are Business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing. Bangalore serves as the company’s headquarters; it was established in Pune. According to 2020 revenue estimates, Infosys is the second-biggest Indian IT business after Tata Consultancy Services, and it is ranked as the 602nd largest public company in the world by Forbes Global 2000.
Overview
Company Name: | Infosys Limited |
Also Know as: | N/A |
Type: | Public |
Industry: | Information technology, Consulting, Outsourcing |
Founded: | 1981 |
Founders: | N. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, S. Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, N. S. Raghavan, and Ashok Arora |
Headquarters: | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Revenue: | ₹149,468 crore (2023) |
Net Income: | ₹24,108 crore (2023) |
Number of Employees | 343,234 (March 2023) |
Website: | www.infosys.com |
History
Infosys was founded on July 7 in 1981 in Pune by seven entrepreneurs. The company in its early days focused on providing services like software development and maintenance. The company started with an initial capital of only $250 and provided its services to clients in the US.
In its early days, Infosys faced several challenges, including a lack of funding and infrastructure, as well as a shortage of skilled workers. However, the founders were determined to overcome these obstacles and build a world-class company. Their vision and commitment to excellence have helped Infosys become a leading player in the global IT industry.
By the mid-1990s, the company started expanding their workforce and itself worldwide. They also established their strong presence in the global IT industry. Over the years the company made huge profits and in 1993 Infosys became the first Indian company to list itself on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Today, Infosys provides a wide range of services. It has a workforce of over 250,000 and it is in more than 50 countries. The clients of the company are from across the world.
Services
Infosys provides a wide range of services in the areas. Here are some of the key services offered by Infosys. Business Consulting, Technology Services, Engineering Services, Digital transformation and Outsourcing.
- Engineering Served: Infosys provides various Engineering services like Mechanical engineering, Software engineering, and electrical engineering.
- Business Consulting: To leverage the business Infosys provides consulting services in areas such as strategy, operations, digital transformation and sustainability.
- Outsourcing: To manage business more efficiently Infosys provides services such as finance, accounting, human resources outsourcing and procurement outsourcing.
Founder
Infosys, formed by seven businessmen who were all IIT graduates and engineers on July 7, 1981, Infosys was formed. These are the names of Infosys’s creators:
- N.R. Narayana Murthy: Co-founder and CEO of Infosys from 1981 to 2002. Narayana Murthy is known for his leadership skills and his visions which helped Infosys to reach millions.
- Nandan Nilekani: Nilekani, a second Infosys co-founder, led the organisation as CEO from 2002 to 2007. He is a well-known businessman and philanthropist who has contributed to several Indian government initiatives.
- S. Gopalakrishnan: He also referred to as Kris, is the third Infosys co-founder who led the organisation from 2007 until 2011. He has received recognition for his contributions to the IT sector and is a well-respected corporate leader.
- S.D Shibulal: He is another Infosys co-founder, who led the organisation as CEO from 2011 to 2014. He is renowned for his emphasis on technological innovation, which has enabled Infosys to stay one step ahead of the competition.
- K. Dinesh: Dinesh was a founding member of Infosys and held the position of CFO from 1981 to 1994. He was crucial to Infosys’ early development and contributed to the business becoming public.
- Ashok Arora: Arora was a director of Infosys from 1981 to 1994 and is one of the company’s co-founders. He was crucial to Infosys’ early development and contributed to the company’s development of a solid reputation in the IT sector.
- N.S Raghavan: Raghavan was a director of Infosys from 1981 to 2000 and is one of the company’s co-founders. He was crucial to Infosys’ expansion and helped the business build trusting ties with its customers.