Full Name: Shiv Nadar
Born: July 14, 1945 – Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Founder of HCL Technologies and Shiv Nadar Foundation
Industry: Information Technology & Education
Story:
Shiv Nadar began his career as an engineer at DCM in Delhi, but he had bigger dreams. In 1976, with a small team and limited capital, he founded HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited)—a company that started by making microprocessors and calculators, and later became one of the top global IT services firms.
Unlike many entrepreneurs who stop at success, Nadar believed in giving back to society. In 1994, he established the Shiv Nadar Foundation, focusing on education as the key to transforming India. Institutions like SSN College of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, and VidyaGyan schools for rural children have shaped thousands of lives.
Key Achievements:
- Founder & Chairman Emeritus of HCL Technologies
- Creator of world-class educational institutions
- Awarded Padma Bhushan (2008) for contribution to IT and education
- One of India’s top philanthropists, donating billions to education
Famous Quote:
“Education is the most powerful tool for change.”
Legacy:
Shiv Nadar’s story is not just about building a business empire—it’s about building a better India. He showed how success can be used not only to create wealth but also to uplift society through knowledge and opportunity.
