I think the most important reason for our success is that very early in our quest into globalisation, we invested in people - and we have done that consistently and particularly in the service business. Azim Premji businessconsistentlyearly share on social
I can speak English. I can speak Hindi. I can understand one or two other languages. Azim Premji englishhindilanguage Change image and share on social
The U.S. is a complex country. It has a high predominance of immigrants who have been eminently successful. Azim Premji complexcountryeminently Change image and share on social
We run courses for government school teachers on Sundays. These teachers pay for their own food and stay; the kind of commitment you find in these people is remarkable. Azim Premji commitmentcoursefind Change image and share on social
You cannot have a society where you spend more than you earn. I mean, it's just fundamentally not viable in the long run. Azim Premji earnfundamentallylong Change image and share on social
You must get engaged with people who are far less privileged than you. I think you must devote your time if not your resources... Because it is very, very important from the point of view of the development of our country. Azim Premji countrydevelopmentdevote share on social
Inflation is taking up the poverty line, and poverty is not just economic but defined by way of health and education. Azim Premji defineeconomiceducation Change image and share on social
I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders. Azim Premji advantagedemocracydependent Change image and share on social
There are 600 districts in India. Every district in India has a teacher-training institute. Azim Premji districtindiainstitute Change image and share on social
I can't have my employees sitting in traffic when they should be in the office. Spending two-and-half hours in the car is a huge waste of productive time. Azim Premji caremployeehalf Change image and share on social