Narayana Murthy’s grandson to earn ₹3.3 crore as Infosys declares dividend

Infosys, one of India’s top IT companies, announced a final dividend of ₹22 per share on Thursday. This news has brought big earnings to the family of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. His 17-month-old grandson, Ekagrah Rohan Murty, is expected to earn ₹3.3 crore just from this dividend. Ekagrah is the son of Rohan Murthy and Aparna Krishnan.

Ekagrah owns 15 lakh shares of Infosys, which equals a 0.04% stake in the company. These shares were gifted to him by his grandfather Narayana Murthy when he was just four months old. At that time, the total value of these shares was more than ₹240 crore. Due to this, Ekagrah is seen as one of India’s youngest billionaires.

Infosys’ dividend announcement is good news not only for Ekagrah but also for other members of the Murthy family. Narayana Murthy’s daughter, Akshata Murthy, also holds a major stake in the company. She owns 3.89 lakh shares, which make up about 1.04% of Infosys. Based on the dividend of ₹22 per share, Akshata is expected to earn around ₹85.71 crore from the announcement. Akshata is married to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Narayana Murthy himself will earn ₹33.3 crore as dividend from his shares. His wife, Sudha Murty, a well-known philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP, will receive ₹76 crore from the dividend. The whole Murthy family is set to receive a huge payout from Infosys’ earnings.

Infosys Q4 performance

Along with announcing the dividend, Infosys also declared its fourth quarter (Q4) financial results for the financial year 2024-25. The company reported a net profit of ₹7,033 crore for the January-March quarter. This is a drop of 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year, when Infosys had earned ₹7,969 crore.

Even though profits were lower this quarter, Infosys did well overall in the full financial year. The company had earlier updated its revenue growth guidance for the year to between 4.5% and 5%, which was higher than its earlier estimate of 3.75% to 4.5%. In the end, Infosys exceeded these expectations.

In the Q4 results, Infosys also revealed its revenue numbers. The company earned ₹40,925 crore during the January to March 2025 quarter. This is 7.9% higher than the ₹37,923 crore earned during the same time last year.

For the entire financial year, Infosys recorded a small increase in profit. Net profit rose by 1.8% to ₹26,713 crore. The total revenue for the full year climbed by 6.06%, reaching ₹1,62,990 crore. These figures were shared in the company’s official filing.

Infosys shares ended at ₹1,420.20 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday. The stock closed 0.51% higher than the previous day. The company released its results after the stock market closed for the day.

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Sudha Murty and Akshata in focus

The announcement has also brought renewed attention to Sudha Murty and her daughter Akshata Murthy. Sudha Murty is not only known as Narayana Murthy’s wife, but also as a respected author and social worker. She was recently nominated to the Rajya Sabha, and has often spoken about values and simplicity despite the family’s wealth.

Akshata Murthy, who lives in the UK, has been in the news because of her husband, Rishi Sunak. She holds a large number of shares in Infosys and her dividend income is a matter of public interest in both India and the UK. Last year, she had already attracted media attention due to her earnings from Infosys shares.

Even though Narayana Murthy has stepped away from active roles at Infosys, his family continues to benefit from the legacy he built. His grandson receiving such a large dividend amount at such a young age has surprised many people.
Narayana Murthy has also been in the news recently for his comments about work culture in India. He had said that young Indians should work 70 hours a week to help the country progress. This statement sparked a big debate on social media, with many supporting him while others criticized the suggestion.

His wife, Sudha Murty, later defended him, saying he was speaking out of concern for India’s development. She explained that he didn’t mean to force anyone, but simply wanted to share his vision for a more hardworking and dedicated youth.

Narayana Murthy on AI

In another recent statement, Narayana Murthy spoke about artificial intelligence (AI) in India. He said that much of the hype around AI was unnecessary and that many so-called new technologies were actually old and basic programmes. His comments raised questions about how India should approach new technology and its role in the country’s future.

Despite these comments, Infosys continues to explore and invest in AI and digital services, as they are becoming central to the global IT industry. Infosys is expected to maintain steady growth in the coming year. Though the IT industry has faced global challenges, Infosys remains one of the top choices for clients looking for digital transformation and consulting services. The company is planning more investments in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity.

It also continues to focus on hiring skilled professionals and training them in new technologies. Infosys has a strong client base and is known for long-term partnerships with companies around the world.

Infosys’ latest financial results show some ups and downs, but overall the company remains strong. The dividend payout has made headlines because of the large amounts earned by the Murthy family, especially the very young Ekagrah Murty. His ₹3.3 crore income from dividends at just 17 months old reflects both the wealth created by Infosys and the Murthy family’s planning for future generations.

At the same time, Infosys has managed to exceed its annual growth expectations despite a weak final quarter. With steady revenue growth and continued focus on innovation, the company is likely to remain a key player in the global IT services market.