How a ‘rebellion’ and a meeting with Narayana Murthy shaped India’s IT landscape, reveals Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani's career took shape in 1978, when he met Narayana Murthy at Patni Computers. The encounter, which started as a job interview, laid the foundation for Nilekani's role as a co-founder of Infosys. From defying his father’s choice of IIT to becoming a key figure in India's digital transformation, Nilekani’s story is a testament to ambition and early mentorship. His journey shows how pivotal moments can reshape industries.