WIPRO

Wipro

Wipro

Multinational IT services and consulting company

Wipro Limited (with "Wipro" being an abbreviation for its former name, the Western Indian Palm Refinery Oil; stylized in lowercase title) is an Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consultant and business process services. It is one of the leading Big Tech companies.[4] Wipro's capabilities range across cloud computing, computer security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analytics, and other technology consulting services to customers in 167 countries.[5]

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History

Early years

The company was incorporated on 29 December 1945 in Amalner, India, by Mohamed Premji.[6][7][8] In 1966, after Mohamed Premji's death, his son Azim Premji took over Wipro as its chairperson at the age of 21.[9]

Shift to IT

During the 1970s and 1980s, the company shifted its focus to new opportunities in the IT and computing industry, which was at a nascent stage in India at the time. On 7 June 1977, the name of the company changed from Western India Vegetable Products Limited, to Wipro Products Limited.[7] In 1982, the name was changed again, from Wipro Products Limited to Wipro Limited. In 1999, Wipro was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.[citation needed] In 2004, Wipro became the second Indian IT company to earn US$1 billion in annual revenue.[10]

In 2012, Wipro demerged its non-IT businesses into a separate company called Wipro Enterprises.[11][12][13] Prior to this demerger, these businesses, mainly in the consumer care, lighting, furniture, hydraulics, water treatment, and medical diagnostics, contributed about 10% of Wipro's total revenues.[14][15][16]

In March 2023, Wipro opened its American international headquarters at Tower Center in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.[17]

Notable acquisitions

In 2006, Wipro acquired California-based technology company cMango in an all cash deal.[18]

In 2012, Wipro acquired Australian analytics company, Promax Applications Group for A$35 million in an all cash deal.[19]

In 2015, Wipro acquired Denmark-based design consultancy Designit for €85 million.[20]

In 2016, Wipro acquired cloud services consultancy Appirio for $500 million.[21]

In February 2020, Wipro acquired Rational Interaction, a Seattle-based digital customer experience consultancy.[22]

In March 2021, Wipro acquired Capco, a 22-year-old global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry.[23][24] Wipro signed an agreement to acquire Ampion for a cash consideration of $117 million.[25][26]

In 2022, Wipro acquired American consulting firm Convergence Acceleration Solutions (CAS) for $80 million.[27] This was followed by the acquisition of Rizing Intermediate Holdings, a US-based SAP consultancy company, for $540 million.[28][29]

In February 2024, Wipro acquired US Insurtech firm Aggne Global Inc for $66 million. [30]

Listing and shareholding

Wipro's equity shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange since 1946, where it is a constituent of the BSE SENSEX index,[31] and the National Stock Exchange of India where it is a constituent of the NIFTY 50.[32] The American Depositary Shares of the company are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since October 2000.[33]

As of September 2023, the promoter group headed by Azim Premji held a 72.93% stake in the company, while the remaining shares were with public shareholders and an employee trust.[34]

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