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(This case study is based on reports in the print and
electronic media, and is meant for academic purpose
only. The author has no intention to sully the image of
the corporate or executives discussed.)
COMPANY PROFILE
Wipro was established in 1945 as a small vegetable oil
company by Azim Premji’s father M.H. Hasham Premji.
Azim Premji joined Wipro in 1966 and transformed it
into one of the largest product development and services
outsourcing companies in the world. In 1979, he began
developing his own computer and in 1981 started selling
the nished machine, going on to become India’s top- ...