The concept of the strong linkage to the family is breaking down in Western nations. Azim Premji breakconceptfamily Change image and share on social
We entered the global market only in the end-'80s, and that was because imports became more liberal. Azim Premji 80sendenter Change image and share on social
If the United States wants access to Chinese, Indian or Vietnamese markets, we must get access to theirs. U.S. protectionism is very subtle but it is very much there. Azim Premji accesschineseindian Change image and share on social
All our hiring staff are trained to interview in English. They're trained to look for Westernized segments because we deal with global customers. Azim Premji customerdealenglish Change image and share on social
There are three lessons in philanthropy - one, involve the family, especially the spouse. She can be a remarkable driver of your initiative. Two, you need to build an institution, and you need to scale it up. Choose a leader for philanthropy whom you trust. Three, philanthropy needs patience, tenacity and time. Azim Premji buildchoosedriver share on social
I.B.M. was not really bringing their best technologies to India. They were dumping old machines in the country that had been thrown away in the rest of the world 10 years before. Azim Premji bringcountrydump Change image and share on social
Being in the consumer business helps us groom talent in areas like marketing, finance and logistics. We can benchmark our outsourcing business to our consumer business and its best practices. Azim Premji areabenchmarkbusiness Change image and share on social
Certain product lines are more suited to be manufactured in proximity with the customer, while others are more suitable to be manufactured in India. Azim Premji customerindialine Change image and share on social
I think that any wealth creates a sense of trusteeship... it is characteristic of the new generation which has created wealth to have some amount of responsibility for it. Azim Premji amountcharacteristiccreate Change image and share on social
You cannot get into business for the fashion of it. Azim Premji businessfashion Change image and share on social