Three Generations of Narayana Murthy Reap ₹2,330 Crore Infosys Dividend Windfall

Infosys' latest dividend payout has significantly benefited its promoters, with a total ₹2,330 crore distributed among them, reported Times of India. The company declared a ₹43 per share dividend, including an interim dividend of ₹21 per share for FY25.

Even the third generation of Infosys promoters has benefited, with Narayana Murthy's grandson Ekagrah Rohan Murty earning ₹6.5 crore in dividends.

Infosys continues its capital allocation policy, returning 85% of free cash flow over 5 years through dividends and buybacks.

Breakdown of Dividend Earnings:

• Nandan Nilekani: ₹175 crore (4 crore shares)
• NR Narayana Murthy: ₹65 crore (1.5 crore shares)
• Sudha Gopalakrishnan: ₹410 crore (9.5 crore shares)
• Rohan Murty: ₹261.5 crore (6 crore shares)
• Akshata Murty: ₹167 crore (3.8 crore shares)
• Ekagrah Rohan Murty (third generation): ₹6.5 crore (15 lakh shares)
• Nikita & Milan Shibulal Manchanda: ₹26.3 crore each (61 lakh shares each)
• Tanush Nilekani Chandra: ₹14 crore (33.5 lakh shares). 

Infosys promoters collectively hold 54.2 crore shares, representing 14.6% of total company shares. The dividend payout marks a 52% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, when promoters received ₹1,527 crore.

Infosys incurred a net cash outflow of ₹20,345 crore in FY25 due to dividend payments and buybacks.

This payout highlights the growing wealth of Infosys' third-generation heirs, with Narayana Murthy’s grandson, Ekagrah Rohan Murty, emerging as one of the youngest shareholders.