Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Business Tycoon, Investor, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1945 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Azim Premji
The Azim Premji Foundation announced expanded scholarship support for girls in Delhi NCT, offering financial assistance for higher education to up to 20,000 students. The program is aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds and is intended to improve access to college and diploma courses.
The Azim Premji Foundation announced a scholarship program for girls, with support reported for students in Delhi and other eligible regions. The initiative continues the foundation's long-running focus on expanding educational access for young women from low-income households.
A report on the Azim Premji Scholarship 2026 said the application window for the first round opened on 10 August 2026 and remained open through 31 August 2026. The scholarship targets eligible first-year women students from government-school backgrounds and provides annual financial support for their higher studies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Azim Hashim Premji |
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| Nickname | Bill Gates of India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Mary School Mumbai, India |
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| University | Stanford University, California, USA |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree from Stanford University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Shia Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Yasmeen Premji (author) |
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Family
| Father | Mohamed Hashem Premji, Famous Industrialist |
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| Spouse | Yasmeen Premji |
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | Dosa |
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| Colour | Black |
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Style Quotient
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| House/Estate | Large bungalow and garden on Walkers Road in Coonoor |
| Net Worth | $22 billion (as of March 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azim Premji was born in Bombay to a Shia Muslim family. | |
| 2. He played a key role in expanding WIPRO's business ventures. | |
| 3. Premji established the Azim Premji Foundation to support rural education initiatives. | |
| 4. He actively participates in the Giving Pledge philanthropic initiative. | |
| 5. Azim Premji has been honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. | |
| 6. He was featured on TIME Magazine's list of the '100 Most Influential People in the World'. | |
| 7. Business Week magazine named him 'India's Tech King'. | |
| 8. His philanthropic endowment, Azim Premji Foundation, and private investment firm, Premji Invest, have total assets between $35 billion to $40 billion, including 66% ownership of Wipro and other assets. |
