Sudha Murty: Philanthropist with Simplicity and Wealth
Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty, known for her simplicity and philanthropy, holds a net worth of approximately Rs 700 crore and earns around Rs 300 crore annually. Despite her substantial earnings, she has maintained a remarkably simple lifestyle, refraining from purchasing new sarees for the past 24 years.
Born on August 19, 1950, Sudha Murty is renowned as an educator, author, and philanthropist. Her inspirational journey earned her the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2023, among India’s highest civilian honors.
Her decision to abstain from buying sarees stemmed from a pilgrimage to Kashi, where she committed to relinquish something she cherished. In her case, it was shopping, particularly for sarees. Expressing her rationale, Sudha Murty mentioned, “I now only buy the essential items.”
Notably, Sudha’s husband, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, shares her values of living simply. The couple’s expenditure mainly centers on books, with a vast collection exceeding 20,000 volumes. This affinity for literature reflects their shared commitment to knowledge and intellectual enrichment.
Sudha Murty’s life serves as an exemplary blend of substantial wealth and a profound dedication to a modest lifestyle while making a meaningful impact through philanthropy and intellectual pursuits.
–Re-reported from the article originally published in DNA
