Nandan Nilekani friends: Nandan is the co-founder of Infosys and former chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India and has built a formidable network of allies throughout his career. Therefore, they are seven of his strongest supporters:
1. Narayana Murthy is the co-founder of Infosys:
Where he has been a mentor to Nilekani hence shaping the tech landscape in India.
2. The founder of Biocon Kiran Mazumdar-show:
who is an entrepreneur and a vocal advocate for health and innovation hence sharing a vision of Indian growth.
3. The former RBI governor and economist Raghuram Rajan:
Has often engaged with Nilekani on economic reforms bringing a blend of financial acumen to their discussions.
4. His wife Rohini Nilekani who is a philanthropist and author:
Has offered full support to his husband Nandan Nilekani providing personal and professional support.
5. CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella:
They have friends and hence have mutual respect for each other.
6. Vijay Kelkar who is an economist and former finance secretary:
They have collaborated on various public policy issues.
7. The founder of HCL technologies Shiv Nadar:
Has helped him commit to education and technology showing a vision for a digitally empowered India.
WRITTEN BY: IAN MAWIRA