Azim Premji

Wipro chosen as Chelsea FC's official digital and IT partner

Country's third-largest software services firm Wipro Thursday said it has been chosen as the official digital and IT partner for Chelsea Football Club.

Sep 03, 2015, 19:21 PM IST

Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar among world's 20 richest people in tech: Forbes

Premji is ranked 13th on Forbes' first ever list of '100 Richest People In Tech', followed by Nadar on the 14th spot.

Aug 12, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

Wipro shares slide nearly 4% post Q1 earnings

Shares of the country's third-largest software services firm Wipro were down nearly 4 percent Friday after the company's June quarter earnings failed to impress investors.

Jul 24, 2015, 20:19 PM IST

Wipro sets up team 'Unicorn' for digital push

In line with rivals TCS and Infosys, country's third largest software services firm Wipro today said it has set up a team of 200-250 professionals as part of its efforts to ramp up revenues from digital services.

Jul 23, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Wipro Q1 Net up 4% to Rs 2,188 cr; Q2 guidance at 1.5-3.5%

Country's third-largest software services firm, Wipro Thursday reported four percent rise in net profit at Rs 2,187.7 crore for the June quarter, broadly in line with street expectations.

Jul 23, 2015, 23:22 PM IST

Wipro Q1 net profit rises 4% to Rs 2,188 crore

Country's third-largest software services firm, Wipro Thursday posted four percent growth in its net profit at Rs 2,187.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Jul 23, 2015, 18:26 PM IST

Wipro Q1 net profit up 4% to Rs 2,188 crore

India's third leading software service provider, Wipro Ltd on Thursday reported a net profit of 4 percent to Rs 2,188 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Jul 23, 2015, 17:33 PM IST

Growth still not felt on ground; govt needs more time: Premji

A huge fall in oil and other commodity prices has helped the economy in a big way, but growth is still not felt on the ground, top industry leader Azim Premji said Wednesday.

Jul 22, 2015, 23:22 PM IST

Wipro aims to increase rate of patent filing

According to Wipro's Annual Report 2014-15, it has also set up a USD 100 million corporate venture capital fund to invest in startups as it looks to beef up its digital capabilities.

Jul 12, 2015, 14:35 PM IST

Azim Premji gives half of his stake in Wipro for charity

IT czar Azim Premji has given away almost half of his stakeholding in Wipro, India's third largest exporter of software services, to philanthrophy.

Jul 08, 2015, 18:39 PM IST

Ambani gets 205-times of median pay; ITC's Deveshwar 439-times

Billionaire industrialist and India's richest Mukesh Ambani has not taken a pay hike for seven years, but his salary is over 205-times that of the median employee remuneration at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Jul 05, 2015, 17:09 PM IST

Azim Premji's paycheck dips over 55% in FY15 to Rs 4.9 crore

Wipro Chairman and IT czar Azim Premji's compensation fell by more than half to USD 7,67,685 (about Rs 4.90 crore) in the last fiscal, while that of company's CEO T K Kurien stood at USD 1.46 million (about Rs 9.3 crore) during the year.

May 27, 2015, 22:33 PM IST

Wipro forms committee under CEO to define its strategy

Software services firm Wipro has set up an executive committee to define its strategy as Indian outsourcing firms increase their focus on transformational deals led by new age digital solutions.

Apr 22, 2015, 00:16 AM IST

Wipro Q4 profit up 2.1%; Rishad Premji elevated to board

IT major Wipro Ltd Tuesday elevated its Chairman Azim Premji's son Rishad to the company Board in an apparent succession planning on a day it posted 2.1 percent increase in March quarter profits.

Apr 21, 2015, 22:06 PM IST

Rishad premji's appointment represents shareholder interest: Wipro

Rishad for long has been talked about as the natural choice for taking over the company's operations and the move will bring him closer to the top spot at the country's third largest IT services firm.

Apr 21, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

Azim Premji's son Rishad Premji joins Wipro Board

Rishad has for long been speculated to be a natural choice for taking over the company's operations.

Apr 21, 2015, 18:36 PM IST

Wipro Q4 net profit up 2.1% to Rs 2,286.5 crore

“We see strong growth in health care, manufacturing and RCTG verticals,” said Azim Premji, Wipro Chairman.

Apr 21, 2015, 17:13 PM IST

Wipro chairman Azim Premji clarifies on attending RSS body event

Wipro Group chairman Azim Premji, who attended an event organised by an RSS body near Delhi, said his presence did not mean that he endorsed the view of the forum.

Apr 06, 2015, 09:13 AM IST

Wipro expands core strategy think tank

IT services major Wipro on Friday said it has inducted four new members in its Group Executive Council, a forum of top leaders in the firm that strategises the company's long-term goals.

Apr 03, 2015, 19:09 PM IST

Wipro is world's most ethical firm for 4th consecutive year

Software major Wipro Ltd. on Monday said it has been recognised as the world`s most ethical company by US-based Ethisphere Institute for the fourth consecutive year.

Mar 09, 2015, 23:38 PM IST