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Ajai Chowdhry was born on 29 August, 1950 in Mount Abu, India, is a Founder, HCL, Chairman: IIIT -Naya Raipur. Discover Ajai Chowdhry's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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| Occupation |
Founder, HCL, Chairman: IIIT -Naya Raipur |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
29 August, 1950 |
| Birthday |
29 August |
| Birthplace |
Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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Ajai Chowdhry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Ajai Chowdhry height not available right now. We will update Ajai Chowdhry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ajai Chowdhry's Wife?
His wife is Kunkun Chowdhry
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Kunkun Chowdhry |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Kunal Chowdhry, Akshay Chowdhry |
Ajai Chowdhry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ajai Chowdhry worth at the age of 74 years old? Ajai Chowdhry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Founder. He is from India. We have estimated
Ajai Chowdhry's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Founder |
Ajai Chowdhry Social Network
Timeline
Ajai Chowdhry was nominated by the Hon’ble President of India to be the Chairman for IIT Hyderabad and then the Chairman of IIT-Patna.
Ajai Chowdhry set up a Charitable Trust called ‘Swayam’ which is committed to provide education support to deserving children who cannot afford good education. Also he has worked on providing solar power to many villages around, Jabalpur.
Ajai Chowdhry has been appointed as the Chairman of IIIT Naya Raipur, for evolving IIIT—Naya Raipur as one of the foremost IIITs in the country under his guidance.
In 2010, Ajai Chowdhry co-chaired the ‘World Economic Forum on Africa' in Tanzania.
Ajai Chowdhry works closely with the Government of India, for various endeavours and initiatives. Ajai Chowdhry has been part of several Government of India committees. These endeavours aim at increasing IT proliferation in India, and also towards facilitating the growth of the IT and Electronics industry in India. In August 2009, the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & IT and the Government of India constituted the IT Task Force, under the leadership of Ajai Chowdhry.
Ajai Chowdhry has been a key force in driving the growth of HCL. He led the foundation of HCL's overseas operations, starting with Singapore in 1980s and later expanded to the other South Asian Markets. Ajai Chowdhry was also a key force in driving the growth of HCL Infosystems, the flagship company of the group. He took over the reins of HCL Infosystems in early 90s and became the Chairman of the company in 1999. His leadership infused tremendous energy taking the company from a turnover of Rs. 400.6 crores (US $ 89 mn) in 1994 to Rs.11, 542 crores (US $ 2.6 bn). The company today has emerged as the country’s information-enabling powerhouse and was also awarded ‘Business Superbrands’ by The Brand Council and rated the Most Trusted Indian IT Brand by Economic Times in 2010-11.
Beginning his career in 1972, Ajai Chowdhry worked with DCM Data Products. In 1975, he quit his job to start Microcomp.
Ajai Chowdhry did his schooling from Christ Church School, Jabalpur. He passed out of school in 1966. Thereafter, he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Telecom) degree, from Jabalpur Engineering College, in 1971. He has also completed an Executive Program from the University of Michigan, in 1994.
Ajai Chowdhry (born 29 August 1950) is one of the six founder members of HCL. A highly decorated Indian Industry icon, today he is an inspiration for young Indians. He is currently the Chairman-Board of Governors at International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur.
Ajai's parents migrated to India, from Pakistan, during the Partition of India, along with six children. They came to a refugee camp in Delhi. Later, Ajai's father picked up a job in Mount Abu, to get the accession of the princely states. Ajai was born in Mount Abu, on 29 August 1950. Ajai is the youngest of the seven siblings. In 1955, his father joined Indian Administrative Service.
