He took over the family business in 1966 at a young age of 21 years.

Wipro: Azim Premji, renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist and former Wipro chairman has left an indelible mark in the industrial sector of India and abroad. One of India’s wealthiest men, Azim Premji is a source of inspiration to many budding entrepreneurs who want to make it big in the global technology market. Wipro is home to over 250,000 workers spread across six continents.

He took over the family business in 1966 at a young age of 21 years after the death of his father Hasham Premji. From there, he transformed it into a software powerhouse. During his journey, his wife, Yasmeen Premji, played a vital role in enhancing the company and brand along with their philanthropic efforts.

Currently, Yasmeen Premji is managing charitable work through the Azim Premji Foundation. As per a report, she started her career as an assistant editor for the design publication Inside Outside. The estimated net worth of Yasmeen Premji is Rs 1,14,400 crores.

Rishad Premji, Azim Premji’s son, is the executive chairman of Wipro. Azim Premji handed over the reign of Wipro to Rishad in 2019. Rishad joined Wipro in 2007 and held a number of positions. Rishad Premji holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University in the United States. He was NASSCOM’s chairman during the 2018–19 fiscal year and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Wipro Limited.

Rishad married Aditi in 2005 and they are blessed with a son named Rohaan and a daughter named Rhea. The family lives in Epsilon, Bengaluru’s most prestigious gated community. It houses several well-known businesspeople including.

As of March 13, 2025, Wipro Limited’s net worth is approximately Rs 751 billion with a market capitalization of Rs 2,76,453.79 crore.