Kris Gopalakrishnan

Infosys co-founder and Chairman of Axilor Ventures says every wave of technology has grown the IT industry. AI is one such wave. The IT industry, he says, is mature, and depending on the global economy. it will continue to grow by 5-15%.

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s work in digital economy

Gopalakrishnan’s endorsement comes at a time when the electoral face-off between Chandrasekhar and Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvanthapuram Lok Sabha constituency is heating up

India has 'huge opportunity' to become a leader in AVGC sector: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Governments and policy-makers need to support the the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics sector with a policy that will focus on skilling and also provide incentives to attract investment, the Infosys co-founder has said

Hurun Philanthropy List: HCLTech's Shiv Nadar is India's most generous, four Infosys co-founders emerge as biggest philanthropists

Wipro’s Azim Premji donated an additional Rs 1,290 crore in FY23, his total donations stood at Rs 1,774 crore

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan urges startup community to build with patience

The Indian startup ecosystem is the third-largest in the world. India is well positioned to grow to a $30-$40 trillion economy over the years, which augurs well for new-age companies in the country, Gopalakrishnan has said

Startups should ensure that even the latest investors get benefits: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Exit doesn't mean you don't care what happens to the person who buys, says former Infosys chief

1st Computer On A Bullock Cart To $200Bn: Infosys Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan On Indian IT Rise

The Indian IT industry has come a long way since the arrival of an IBM 1620 computer at IIT Kanpur in 1963, carried by a bullock cart. It has now reached a total revenue of over $200 billion and a total workforce of 5 million in FY2022. This journey has been documented in detail by Infosys co-founder and successful startup investor, S “Kris” Gopalakrishnan, N Dayasindhu and Krishnan Narayanan in their book, Against All Odds: The IT story of India. The book is filled with information and data on the IT industry and its second-order effects, providing an inside look at the various factors that contribute to the creation of a thriving sector that is a symbol of India's global rise. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Gopalakrishnan shared his thoughts on missed opportunities in manufacturing, the role of the government in growing the IT industry, his experiences in building Infosys, and why first-generation entrepreneurs tend to succeed in the technology industry.

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan on Rajiv Gandhi's role in India’s IT growth

Kris Gopalakrishnan recalled how Rajiv Gandhi's focus on technology, telecom and the IT sector contributed greatly to the country’s development.

When Infosys just had a one-room office: Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan's throwback

In an interview with Moneycontrol, Kris Gopalakrishnan talked about early days at Infosys and the close bond between the founders.

Leaders in IT will continue to be leaders for quite some time: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rajiv Gandhi's focus on technology was very important for India's development, says Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan

Bengaluru Tech Summit | IT industry to hire 2 lakh people in near term, says Kris Gopalakrishnan

The IT industry is expected to grow at 8-10 percent on a base of $220 billion, which is not a small growth, Gopalakrishnan has said

Bengaluru's rain woes will be resolved by next year, Karnataka IT minister tells industry

Ashwath Narayan has said the government will hold virtual meetings every month to address grievances of the industry.

Age of incremental change is over, its time for exponential growth in higher education: Govt

On the sidelines of Visitor’s Conference 2022, President Kovind met distinguished donors and philanthropists who have donated to IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras to strengthen the educational infrastructure and develop new research and innovation centers at these institutions.

India will lead the world in innovation, says Kris Gopalakrishnan

Co-founder of Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan was the chief guest for the virtual inaugural function here on Wednesday, a statement said here.

Data protection laws will help research by making data available in reliable format: Kris Gopalakrishnan

He was speaking at the Infosys Prize 2021 event on December 2. Gopalakrishnan, who is also President, Infosys Science Foundation, said, “If you look at the non-personal data protection recommendation framework that we have created, it talks about making data sets available for research as a shared infrastructure."

Government can have just one authority for personal, non-personal data: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Gopalakrishnan heads the expert committee for non-personal data governance framework, which has submitted its final report to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

How a congratulatory echo-chamber has Indian startups pining for self-care

With almost all startups claiming to be the next rocketship, who would want to be the odd one out?

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan buys two properties in Bengaluru’s billionaire street for Rs 76 crore

Kris Gopalakrishnan, now chairman of Axilor Ventures also bought two properties at JP Nagar in Bengaluru in the past one year.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy says COVID-19 vaccine jabs at Rs 500 reasonable

In an interaction with CNBC TV18, chairperson Sudha Murty said she has made vaccination compulsory at Infosys Foundation to make sure everyone is vaccinated and has a certificate for the same.

Union Budget 2021: Research budget should reach beyond the IITs: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Union Budget 2021: `This Rs 50,000 crore is a very good allocation for the research ecosystem, ensuring that the NRF is funded very well. It is also good signal to the entire business community that the government is optimistic about funding research’

Tech trade group urges India not to accept draft report on non-personal data governance

The government has invited public feedback on the report prepared by a committee of experts on "non-personal data governance framework."

Like A Boss: Kris Gopalakrishnan on the 80:20 hiring rule, why colleagues must feel appreciated and what he’s learnt from Satya Nadella

The co-founder of Infosys describes his management style, the business leaders he draws inspiration from and the best place to prepare for leadership

Over one million IT employees will continue to work from home post-lockdown: Kris Gopalakrishnan

The former President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said the IT services industry has actually managed to transition people to work from home during the 'stay-at-home' period.

Part of CSR funding should be used for research: Kris Gopalakrishnan

CSR money be used for research. Of the 2 percent CSR spend, 50 percent of it can be used for research.

Manage employee expectations, Kris Gopalakrishnan to IT companies as growth slows

When growth rate slows down, one has to manage the expectations of the employees within the company, former CEO of Bengaluru-headquartered IT major, Infosys, Kris Gopalakrishnan said.