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    Narayana Murthy

    Co-founder of Infosys, pioneer of Indian IT industry, $250 initial investment to $100B company

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Green🔢 Lucky Number: 3, 4, 9🃏 Tarot: StrengthRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Mesha or Vrishabha)

    As a Leo, Narayana Murthy carries the fire energy of the archer — leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. ruled by the sun, they radiate warm. Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About Narayana Murthy

    Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is an acclaimed Indian business leader who revolutionized the global information technology landscape by co-founding Infosys. Born in Sidlaghatta, Karnataka, he demonstrated early intellectual brilliance, earning his bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Engineering and his master's degree from IIT Kanpur. In 1981, Murthy founded Infosys alongside six fellow engineers, pioneering the revolutionary Global Delivery Model that transformed international software outsourcing. Under his executive leadership from 1981 to 2002, the enterprise achieved remarkable milestones, famously becoming the first Indian-registered company to list on the American NASDAQ exchange in 1999. Beyond commercial success, he institutionalized world-class corporate governance standards and implemented pioneering employee stock option plans that shared corporate wealth across the organization. His visionary leadership positioned India as an indispensable technology powerhouse while inspiring generations of entrepreneurs to pursue ethical, value-driven business practices. Today, Murthy’s enduring legacy remains defined by his foundational role in shaping India's modern digital economy through uncompromising integrity and technological excellence.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Narayana Murthy — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameNarayana Murthy
    ProfessionBusiness Leader
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthAugust 20, 1946
    Age80 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐕 Fire Dog
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mesha or Vrishabha (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraKrittika or Rohini (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Narayana Murthy would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityCommon
    11celebrities share this birthday

    11 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 20. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 22%

    📜 On this day in Indian history

    • 1944 — Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister, born

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    Narayana Murthy's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3320.2
    ♀ Venus1300.6
    ♂ Mars421.9
    ♃ Jupiter611.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    10 other celebrities share Narayana Murthy's birthday (August 20):

    Rajiv GandhiPoliticianRandeep HoodaActorRajendra K. PachauriIndian academic (1940-2020)Tania SachdevIndian chess playerS. L. BhyrappaCelebrityAmrita PuriCelebrityShereen BhanCelebrityRita ChowdhuryCelebrityUma ChakravartiCelebrityBenjamin HarrisonPresident of the United States, 1889-1893 (1833–1901)

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Narayana Murthy

    When is Narayana Murthy's birthday?

    Narayana Murthy was born on August 20, 1946.

    How old is Narayana Murthy?

    Narayana Murthy is 80 years old.

    What is Narayana Murthy's zodiac sign?

    Narayana Murthy's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is Narayana Murthy's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Narayana Murthy's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mesha or Vrishabha (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Mesha into Vrishabha on August 20, 1946, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is Narayana Murthy's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Narayana Murthy was born in the Year of the Dog (Fire Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.

    What is Narayana Murthy known for?

    Narayana Murthy is an Indian business leader known for: Co-founder of Infosys, pioneer of Indian IT industry, $250 initial investment to $100B company

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