Narayana Murthy’s family lost about ₹1,850 crore on paper on January 17, 2025. Infosys shares dropped nearly 6% that day, closing around ₹1,812.70 on the BSE. The family’s 4.02% combined stake went from ₹32,152 crore to ₹30,300 crore in a single session.
Key facts at a glance:
- Date: January 17, 2025
- Infosys share price fall: ~6% (to ₹1,812.70)
- Loss to Murthy family: ~₹1,850 crore (~$220 million)
- Stake value before: ₹32,152 crore → after: ₹30,300 crore
- Reason: Weak forward guidance and earnings-quality concerns, despite a beat on Q3 profit and revenue
Yes, you heard it right – the Narayana Murthy family lost 18500000000 (₹18.5 billion) in Infosys shares within minutes in January 2025. The reason behind this huge loss was the rapid fall in Infosys’s share price.
We are shedding light on the recent news that has become the talk of the town, Narayana Murthy’s recent loss of ₹1,850 crore.
The co-founder of Infosys Narayana Murthy and his family suffered a massive loss of ₹1,850 crore (₹18.5 billion) within minutes, due to a sharp drop in Infosys shares.
Murthy family Infosys shareholding:
| Family Member | Stake (%) |
|---|---|
| Narayana Murthy | 0.40% |
| Sudha Murthy (wife) | 0.92% |
| Rohan Murty (son) | 1.62% |
| Akshata Murty (daughter) | 1.04% |
| Ekagrah Rohan Murty (grandson) | 0.04% |
| Total | 4.02% |
Sharp Drop in Infosys Shares:
In mid-January 2025, Infosys experienced a nearly 6% dip in its share price from ₹1,930 to ₹1,815 per share.
The Narayana Murthy family collectively holds 4.02% stake in Infosys, amounting to ₹32,152 crore. After the share price dropped by 6%, Murthy family has suffered a huge loss of ₹1,850 crore.
Their stake was give valued at Rs 32,152 CR a day earlier, before falling to Rs 30,300 CR.
The exact number may vary across sources, we have mentioned the approximate figure sourced from reputable newspapers such as The Times of India and Business Today.
What is the reason for such a huge drop in the price of Infosys shares?
Even though Infosys performed well, still share prices declined because of fewer mega deals, Somewhere investors saw lack of growth potential in Infosys shares, a weak Q4, and the stock declined due to cautious investors.
Share Holding of Narayana Murthy Family in Infosys Shares:
The Murthy family collectively holds a 4.02% stake of Infosys.
| Name | Stake (%) |
| Narayana Murthy | 0.40% |
| Sudha Murthy (wife) | 0.92% |
| Rohan Murthy (son) | 1.62% |
| Akshata Murthy (daughter) | 1.04% |
| Ekagrah Rohan Murthy (grandson) | 0.04% |
