Shiv Nadar is the founder of HCL Technologies — one of India's largest and most successful technology companies. He transformed HCL from a small startup in the 1970s into a global IT giant employing hundreds of thousands of people across the world.
Beyond his extraordinary business achievements, Shiv Nadar is one of India's most committed philanthropists. Through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, he has donated billions of rupees to education and the arts, establishing schools, a world-class university, and supporting cultural institutions across India.
His recognition as Philanthropist of the Year at the 2nd Asian Awards reflected the transformative scale of his charitable giving and his personal commitment to creating educational opportunities for the next generation of Indians.