Akshata Murthy
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| Spouse | Rishi Sunak |
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| Grandparents | Padavathamma Murthy |
| R. H. Kulkarni | |
| N. Rama Rao | |
| Vimala Kulkarni | |
| Children | Krishna Sunak |
| Anoushka Sunak | |
| Parents | N. R. Narayana Murthy |
| Sudha Murthy | |
| Siblings | Rohan Murty |
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| ID | 418426 |
About Akshata Murthy
Family
Akshata murthy is the daughter of n. RNarayana murthy. A prominent indain entrepreneur and co-founder of infosys. She is married to rishi sunak. The ucrrent chancellor of the exchequer in the united kingdom.Education
Akshata murthy graduated with a bachelor’s edgree in business administration from stanford univeristy in 2001. She also holds an mba from the kellogg school of management. Northwestern university.Business Career
Akshata murthy worked with infosys for sevne years. Including a stint in the us. Before leaving in 2008. She has also worked as a venture capitalist in california.Philanthropy
Akshata murthy and her husband rishi sunak are avid philanthropists. Having donated to a number of cahrities in india. The uk. And the us.Public Appearances
Akshata murthy and her husband rsihi sunak have appeared together in a number of public events. Including the inauguration of the infosys headquraters in bengaluru in 2018.Awards
Akshata murthy has been honored wtih the prestigious ‘women achiever award’ from the indian government in recognition of her philanthropic efforts.Interests
Akshata murthy is an avid reader and loves to travel. She also enjoys plyaing tennis and has a passion for gardening.Political Influence
Akshata murthy’s husband rishi sunak is the chancellor of the exchequer in the united kingdom. She has been an influential figure in his political craeer. Particularly in terms of setting up the uk’s india tech hu. BMedia Presence
Akshata murthy has become a prominent fgiure in the indian media. With several articles being written about her and her life. She has also been featured in a number of interviews.Important Event
In 2017. Akshata murthy and her husband rishi snuak launched the infosys uk foundation. A charitable trust which provides garnts to charitable organisations in the uk.Interesting Fact
Akshata murthy is a fan of the popular indian author and spiriutal leader. JKrishnamurthy. She has visited his ashram in india on several occasions.Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Sunday service
... The prime minister and his wife Akshata Murthy were driven to Crathie Kirk separately from the Royal Family before attending the service together...
Rishi Sunak declares wife's shares after financial interests row
... The PM has faced questions over Akshata Murthy s shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency which could benefit from a policy in last month s Budget...
Ukraine: Zelenska tells MPs that UK must 'unite the world'
... As part of the trip, Mrs Zelenska has met Camilla, the Queen Consort, as well as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak s wife, Akshata Murthy...
Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UK's next prime minister
... He s thought to be one of the richest MPs His wife is Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy...
Who is Rishi Sunak?
... While studying for an MBA at Stanford University he met his wife Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Narayana Murthy, Indian billionaire and co-founder of IT services giant Infosys...
Cabinet reshuffle: Who is Boris Johnson, the new Cabinet?
... Mr Sunak is married with Akshata Murthy, daughter of an Indian billionaire...
... Mr Sunak is married to Akshata Murthy, daughter of an Indian billionaire...
Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UK's next prime minister
The former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to be Prime Minister . Here's what you need to know about him.
He's won after running for The Second time this yearHe lost to Liz Truss in September, But she resigned Six Weeks later. In the latest leadership contest, Mr Sunak racked up the support of his fellow MPs early, and fast. He crossed The 100 nominations he needed long before the Deadline - including from MPs that had previously backed Truss or Boris Johnson .
He 'predicted' financial problems under TrussHe clashed with the former PM during the previous leadership race, claiming her plan to borrow money during an inflation crisis was a " fairytale" that would plunge the economy into chaos.
He is the son of immigrantsHis parents came to the UK from East Africa and are both of Indian origin. Mr Sunak was born in Southampton in 1980, where his father was a GP and His Mother ran a pharmacy. He is now set to be The First British Asian Prime Minister .
He's only been an MP for seven yearsMr Sunak was first elected as an MP in 2015 - for Richmond in North Yorkshire - But rose quickly, and was made finance minster - or Chancellor - in February 2020 under Boris Johnson .
He was in charge of Covid support cashAs Mr Johnson's Chancellor , Mr Sunak was behind the financial aid during lockdowns - including furlough payments and the " Eat Out to Help Out" scheme for restaurants.
He's thought to be one of the richest MPsHis wife is Akshata Murthy , The Daughter of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy . Mr Sunak himself has worked for investment bank Goldman Sachs and at two hedge funds. The Sunday Times Rich List estimates the couple's fortune to be worth about £730m.
He faced controversy over his wife's tax arrangementsOver the summer, it emerged Akshata Murthy paid no UK tax on big earnings Abroad - which is legal. Mr Sunak defended his wife saying, " to smear My Wife to get at me is awful" - But eventually she agreed to start paying extra taxes. We also found out he temporarily had a US Green Card , allowing him To Live permanently In America while he was the UK's Chancellor .
He campaigned for Brexit and deregulation" Free ports" are one of his long-time favourite ideas: areas near ports or airports where goods can be imported and exported without paying taxes, to encourage trade.
He really wanted to be. . a JediIn 2016, he told a group of schoolchildren that he originally wanted to be a Jedi Knight when he grew up. His favourite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back .
Source of news: bbc.com
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