In a notable transformation within India’s corporate sector, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has become the largest shareholder in Infosys, overtaking the Murthy family’s holdings, who are the founders of the company.
As of March 2025, LIC possesses a 9.53% stake in Infosys, which corresponds to 395,772,200 shares valued at approximately ₹8,694 crore.
This development highlights the increasing impact of institutional investors on major Indian enterprises. LIC’s augmented stake signifies its trust in Infosys’s strong performance and promising future. Following LIC, SBI Funds Management Ltd. holds a 4.210% stake, which equates to 174,813,735 shares valued at ₹3,840 crore.
Despite Life Insurance Corporation of India‘s leading position, the Murthy family retains a substantial presence in Infosys.
Infosys ownership framework:
Rohan Murty: The son of co-founder Narayana Murthy, he holds a 1.465% stake, amounting to around 6.8 crore shares.
Akshata Murty: The daughter of Narayana Murthy and wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, she has a 1.05% stake, or approximately 3.89 crore shares.
Sudha Murty: The spouse of Narayana Murthy, she owns a 0.93% stake, totaling about 3.45 crore shares.
Narayana Murthy: The co-founder himself holds a 0.36% stake, a slight decrease from 0.40% after transferring shares to his grandson, Ekagrah Murty, who now possesses a 0.04% stake.
This shift illustrates the evolving nature of corporate ownership in India, where institutional investors like LIC are playing an increasingly crucial role.
