Infosys owner: public shareholders, with founders’ families holding about 14.4%
Infosys is owned by public shareholders. The founders' families hold about 14.4% as promoters, foreign institutions about 28.5% and mutual funds about 23.5%. No one controls the company.
Infosys is owned by its public shareholders, with the founders’ families holding about 14.4% as promoters: foreign institutional investors hold about 28.5% and mutual funds about 23.5% as of the March 2026 quarter. No one holds a controlling stake, and the largest single promoter holder is Sudha Gopalakrishnan, wife of co-founder S. Gopalakrishnan, with about 2.6%, according to Trendlyne’s shareholding data. 12
Who owns Infosys? Shareholding at a glance
| Holder group | Stake | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Promoters and promoter group | About 14.4% | March 2026 quarter |
| Foreign institutional investors | About 28.5% | March 2026 quarter |
| Mutual funds | About 23.5% | March 2026 quarter |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India (one scheme) | 10.88% | June 2025 |
Promoter holding eased from 14.61% in June 2025 to about 14.3% in September 2025 and about 14.4% in the March 2026 quarter, and none of it is pledged. Foreign investors reduced their holding from 31.92% to 30.08% in September 2025 and to 28.45% in March 2026, while mutual funds raised theirs from 22.12% to 23.50%. 13
Which founders’ families hold Infosys shares?
| Promoter | Stake (June 2025) |
|---|---|
| Sudha Gopalakrishnan | 2.57% |
| Rohan Murty | 1.64% |
| Nandan Nilekani | 1.10% |
| Akshata Murty | 1.05% |
| Asha Dinesh | 1.04% |
| Rohini Nilekani | 0.93% |
| Sudha Murty | 0.93% |
| Narayana Murthy | 0.41% |
The 26 promoters are co-founders and their relatives, including the families of Murthy, Nilekani, S. Gopalakrishnan, S.D. Shibulal and K. Dinesh. Percentages shifted in later quarters, so treat these as the June 2025 disclosure. 24
Who founded Infosys?
Infosys was founded in 1981 in Pune by seven engineers led by N.R. Narayana Murthy. Murthy personally holds about 0.41% today, which is why the founders’ families together hold a small stake compared with promoters at other Indian companies. Our Infosys company page covers the history and leadership. 2
Is Infosys a professionally managed company?
Yes. With promoters holding about 14%, management and the board act on behalf of public shareholders, and institutions hold more than half of the shares. The founders’ stake has been stable for a decade: it was 13.07% in December 2015, 13.15% in March 2020 and 14.61% in June 2025, and the company has no promoter with the power to block shareholder votes alone. 135
How do foreign investors hold Infosys?
A large part of the foreign holding sits in American Depositary Receipts, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange. In March 2020 a single depository, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, held 17.36% of Infosys on behalf of ADR holders, according to Trendlyne’s disclosure for that quarter. Domestic institutions include Life Insurance Corporation of India, SBI Life Insurance and the National Pension System Trust. 15
What happens next
The next shareholding pattern is due after the December 2026 quarter, and the promoter percentage may change again if the families sell or buy shares. For other IT groups, read our guide to tech billionaires in India, and for another Indian company ownership explainer, who owns Bharti Airtel.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the owner of Infosys?
Infosys is owned by public shareholders. The founders’ families hold about 14.4% as promoters, and foreign institutions and mutual funds hold the largest blocks.
How much of Infosys does Narayana Murthy own?
Narayana Murthy personally holds about 0.41%, and his family members hold several percent more.
Who founded Infosys?
Seven engineers led by N.R. Narayana Murthy founded Infosys in Pune in 1981.
What is the Infosys shareholding pattern?
Promoters hold about 14.4%, foreign institutions about 28.5% and mutual funds about 23.5% as of March 2026.
