NEW DELHI: N R
Narayana Murthy, Chairman Infosys Technologies has become the first Indian
to win the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year
Award.
Murthy, who was presented the award on
Saturday at Monte Carlo,
was among 26 global entrepreneurs vying for the title in 2003, an Ernst
& Young release said here.
Murthy was selected for his
"intellectually, philosophically, ethically and spiritually driven
entrepreneurship and his company's outstanding financial performance and
global impact in a dynamic and volatile industry", it said.
A jubiliant Infosys chief said: "I am
extremely grateful to the jury for this recognition. It is an
extraordinary act since it raises the hope, confidence and enthusiasm of
millions of entrepreneurs in India and will spur them to create a
large number of jobs which the country needs
badly."
