How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey

Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST

Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.