The Background

In 1981, Infosys was founded by Narayana Murthy and six other engineers with a small capital of just $250. At the time, the Indian IT industry was in its infancy, and starting a software company was a bold move fraught with challenges. The business environment was dominated by government controls, and there was little infrastructure or support for startups.

Infosys faced many obstacles, including securing contracts, navigating bureaucratic red tape, and overcoming the lack of technological resources. However, Murthy and his team believed in the power of independence — not just as a company, but as a principle that should guide their leadership and organizational culture.

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