Infosys is an absolute meritocracy. Even in a meritocracy, other things being equal, you have to give opportunity to the more experienced candidate. N. R. Narayana Murthy absolutecandidateequal Change image and share on social
Entrepreneurship is all about deferred gratification. N. R. Narayana Murthy deferentrepreneurshipgratification Change image and share on social
I think, my own personal view is there should be higher and higher levels of autonomy; government should not interfere in setting up colleges, in running colleges. The market, the society will decide which is a good university, which is not a good university, rather than government mandating. N. R. Narayana Murthy autonomycollegedecide share on social
I was the first businessman to say, 'You should give tax benefit to only small companies. You should say your profits are exempt to a limit of Rs. 50 crore or so, but beyond that, you should pay taxes.' I have been arguing with successive finance ministers on this. N. R. Narayana Murthy arguebenefitbusinessman share on social
Leading by example is the most powerful advice you can give to anybody. N. R. Narayana Murthy advicegivelead Change image and share on social
Every company has to identify what I call its strategic resources, and make sure that it grabs as much of its strategic resources as possible. N. R. Narayana Murthy callcompanygrab Change image and share on social
Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of the most respected business persons. N. R. Narayana Murthy birlabusinesskumar Change image and share on social
Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong. N. R. Narayana Murthy belongchangegrowth Change image and share on social
Infosys demonstrated to the world that an Indian company could implement standards of quality, operations, finance that compare with the best. That is a legacy I am happy with. N. R. Narayana Murthy companycomparedemonstrate Change image and share on social
I think India has several advantages in the knowledge sector, in the software sector. N. R. Narayana Murthy advantageindiaknowledge Change image and share on social