Infosys Dividend Payout Boosts Wealth of Murthy and Nilekani Families Across Generations

The wealth generated by Infosys has not only benefited its promoters but also the next and even third generations of the founding families. According to a report by the Times of India, Rohan Murty, the son of co-founder Narayana Murthy, earned an impressive ₹261.5 crore in dividends from his 6 crore shares in the company

Infosys Dividend Payout for FY25

Infosys, one of India's leading IT services companies, has distributed a total dividend of ₹43 per share for the financial year 2024–25. This includes an interim dividend of ₹21 per share. The dividend payout has significantly enriched the company’s promoters and their extended families, amounting to a collective ₹2,330 crore.

Rohan Murty Receives ₹261.5 Crore in Dividend Income

According to a Times of India report, Rohan Murty, son of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, holds 6 crore shares of the company. This stake entitled him to a dividend payout of ₹261.5 crore. Murty has been a prominent figure among the second generation of Infosys stakeholders, and this year’s dividend further consolidates his position among the wealthiest individuals linked to the IT firm.

Akshata Murty Adds ₹167 Crore to Her Wealth

Akshata Murty, daughter of N. R. Narayana Murthy and wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, also saw a major boost in her financial holdings. With ownership of 3.8 crore shares, she received ₹167 crore as dividend income from Infosys this fiscal year.

Wealth of Murthy and Nilekani Families Across Generations

Members of the 3rd generation of Infosys’ founding families are now beginning to emerge as key shareholders. Nikita and Milan Shibulal Manchanda, children of Infosys co-founder S. D. Shibulal, each earned ₹26.3 crore in dividends. Tanush Nilekani Chandra, from the Nilekani family, received ₹14 crore.

Youngest Heir Ekagrah Rohan Murty Earns ₹6.5 Crore

Ekagrah Rohan Murty, the youngest in the Murthy lineage to hold company shares, collected ₹6.5 crore in dividends. He came into the spotlight in 2024 when he received 15 lakh shares as a gift from his grandfather, Narayana Murthy. These shares were valued at over ₹240 crore, propelling him into the league of India’s youngest millionaires.

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Conclusion

Infosys’ robust dividend distribution for FY25 has significantly increased the net worth of its promoters and their families. From founders to grandchildren, the ripple effect of this ₹2,330 crore payout reflects the enduring value of long-term shareholding in a major Indian IT corporation.

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