Nitin Gadkari, the esteemed Indian politician, extended warm birthday greetings to Azim Premji, the founder chairman of Wipro Group. In his heartfelt wishes, Gadkari expressed his desire for Azim Premji’s good health and long life, praying for these blessings from the Almighty. The message conveyed his admiration and respect for the renowned entrepreneur, acknowledging his significant contributions to the business world and society at large. As the nation joins in celebrating Azim Premji’s birthday, Gadkari’s thoughtful wishes add to the joyous occasion and showcase the spirit of camaraderie among India’s prominent personalities.
Know about Azim Premji:-
Azim Hashim Premji is an Indian businessman, and philanthropist, in social welfare Born on July 24, 1945, in Bombay, India, to a distinguished Kutchi Indian Muslim Shia Islam family, his father was a renowned businessman known as the “Rice King of Burma.” However, Azim Premji chose a different path and went on to become one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs.
Premji’s journey in the business world began when he took over Western Indian Vegetable Products Ltd., a company dealing in hydrogenated oil manufacturing. Tragedy struck at a young age when he had to leave his engineering studies at Stanford University to take charge of Wipro upon his father’s passing. With determination and foresight, he steered the company towards diversification, exploring various sectors, including bakery fats, toiletries, and lighting products.
Recognizing the potential of the emerging IT sector in the 1980s, Premji made a transformative decision to shift Wipro’s focus from manufacturing soaps to venturing into software and technology. This strategic move allowed Wipro to make its mark in the high-technology domain and become a global leader in the software industry. Under Premji’s guidance, Wipro underwent four decades of diversification and growth, cementing its position as a key player in the IT sector worldwide.
