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Azim Premji

Indian business tycoon, investor, and philanthropist

Azim Premji is an Indian business tycoon, investor, and philanthropist.

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FigureAsia Asia Wealth Index

Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Asia wealth rank: No. 147
Estimated net worth: $8.2B
Primary market: India
Field: Technology

Overview

Professional record

Azim Premji is an Indian business tycoon, investor, and philanthropist. His professional record spans entrepreneur and businessperson. FigureAsia tracks his wealth in technology, principally through software services.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Azim Premji
Native name: 阿齐姆·普雷姆吉
Born: 24 July 1945
Birthplace: Mumbai
Citizenship: India, British Raj
Industry: Technology
Source of wealth: Software services
Occupation: entrepreneur, businessperson
Education: Stanford University; St. Mary's School

FigureAsia Record

Selected recognition

2026 FigureAsia Asia Wealth Index No. 147 2025 Asia's Top Entrepreneurs 2025 No. 41 2021 Asia's Top Philanthropy Leaders 2021 No. 1 2020 FigureAsia 100: Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2020 No. 76 2019 Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2019 No. 42 2018 Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2018 No. 57 2018 Asia's Top CEOs 2018 No. 68 2016 Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2016 No. 49