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{{Infobox company
| name =
| logo = [[File:Infosys logo.svg|200px|Infosys logo]]
| type =
| traded_as = {{BSE|500209}}<br />{{NSE|INFY}}<br />{{NYSE|INFY}}<br />[[BSE SENSEX|BSE SENSEX Constituent]]<br />[[CNX Nifty|CNX Nifty Constituent]]
| location_city = [[Electronic City]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]
| location_country = [[India]]
| founder = {{Unbulleted list|[[N. R. Narayana Murthy]]|[[Nandan Nilekani]]|[[N. S. Raghavan]]|[[S. Gopalakrishnan]]|[[S. D. Shibulal]]|K. Dinesh|Ashok Arora}}
| foundation = 7 July 1981
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = [[Vishal Sikka]] ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]] & [[Managing Director|MD]])
| industry = [[IT service management|IT services]], [[Information technology consulting|IT consulting]]
| services = IT, [[business consulting]] and [[outsourcing]] services
| revenue = {{Increase}} {{USD|9.501 billion|link=yes}} (2016)<ref name=6-K>{{cite web|url=https://www.infosys.com/investors/financials/Pages/financials-ifrs.aspx|title=Infosys Financial Statements 2016|publisher=Infosys Ltd}}</ref>
| operating_income = {{Increase}} {{USD|2.375 billion}} (2016)<ref name=6-K/>
| net_income = {{Increase}} {{USD|2.052 billion}} (2016)<ref name=6-K/>
| assets = {{Increase}} {{USD|11.378 billion}} (2016)<ref name=6-K/>
| equity = {{Increase}} {{USD|9.324 billion}} (2016)<ref name=6-K/>
| num_employees = 199,829 (September 2016)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/quarterly-results/2016-2017/q2/Documents/fact-sheet.pdf|title=Consolidated Financial Data - Second Quarter, Fiscal 2017 |accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref>
| divisions = [[Infosys BPO Limited]]<br />[[Lodestone Management Consultants]]
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.infosys.com/}}
| intl = yes
}}
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==History==
Co-founded in 1981 by 7 Engineers [[N. R. Narayana Murthy]], [[Nandan Nilekani]], [[N. S. Raghavan]], [[S. Gopalakrishnan]], [[S. D. Shibulal]], K. Dinesh and Ashok Arora after they resigned from [[Patni Computer Systems]].<ref>http://www.actnownews.com/the-infosys-story/ {{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2002-10-18/news/27336198_1_pcs-naren-patni-patni-computer-systems |title=Murthy to Patni, with love |work=The Economic Times |date=18 October 2002 |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> The company was incorporated as "Infosys Consultants Pvt Ltd." with a capital of {{Indian Rupee}}10,000 or {{US$|250|year=1981|about=yes}} in Model Colony, [[Pune]] as the registered office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jul/11sld2.htm |title=The amazing success story of Infosys |publisher=Rediff.com |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> It signed its first client, Data Basics Corporation, in [[New York City]].<ref name=NDTV_InfyHistory>{{cite web|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/stock/infosys-ltd_infy/reports |title=Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Infosys |publisher=NDTVProfit.com |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> In 1983, the company's corporate headquarters was relocated from [[Pune]] to [[Bengaluru]].<ref name=NDTV_InfyHistory />
'''Change in name''': The Company changed its name to "Infosys Technologies Private Limited" in April 1992 and to "Infosys Technologies Limited" when it became a public limited company in June 1992. It was later renamed to "Infosys Limited" in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infosys.com/about/Pages/history.aspx |title=About Infosys |publisher=Infosys |accessdate= 23 September 2013}}</ref>
An initial public offer ([[IPO]]) in February 1993 with an offer price of {{INRConvert|95|year=1993}} per share against book value of {{INRConvert|20|year=1993}} per share. The Infosys IPO was under subscribed but it was "bailed out" by US investment bank [[Morgan Stanley]] which picked up 13% of equity at the offer price.<ref name=in.com_ITL_Bio>{{cite web |title=Infosys Technologies Bio |publisher=in.com |url=http://www.in.com/infosys-technologies/biography-1818.html |accessdate=7 July 2013}}</ref> Its shares were listed in stock exchanges in June 1993 with trading opening at {{INRConvert|145|year=1993}} per share.<ref>{{cite web |title=Equity Shares Information |publisher=Infosys|url=http://www.infosys.com/investors/investor-services/Pages/FAQs.aspx |accessdate=7 July 2013}}</ref>
In October 1994, it made a [[private placement]] of 5,50,000 shares at {{INRConvert|450|year=1994}} each against book value of {{INRConvert|10|year=1994}} per share to Foreign [[Institutional investor|Institutional Investors]] (FIIs), [[Financial institution|Financial Institutions]] (FIs) and Corporates.<ref>{{cite web|title=Infosys Shareholder Information|url=http://www.infosys.com/investors/shares/Pages/share-details.aspx|publisher=Infosys|accessdate=25 September 2015}}</ref>
In March 1999, it issued 2,070,000 [[American depositary share|ADSs]] (equivalent to 1,035,000 equity shares of par value of {{INRConvert|10|year=1999}} each) at {{US$|34|1999}} per ADS under the American Depositary Shares Program and the same were listed on the [[NASDAQ]] National Market in US. The total issue amount was {{US$|70.38}} million.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Barney|first1=Matt|title=Leadership@UK|date=8 Dec 2010|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=8184754167|pages=17, 248}}</ref>
The share price surged to {{INRConvert|8.1|k|year=1999}} by 1999 making it the costliest share on the market at the time. At that time, Infosys was among the 20 biggest companies by market capitalization on the NASDAQ.<ref name="in.com_ITL_Bio" />
During July 2003, June 2005 and November 2006, it made secondary ADS issues of {{US$|294|2003}} million, {{US$|1.07|2005}} billion and {{US$|1.605|2006}} billion respectively.<ref>{{cite news|title=Infosys prices sponsored secondary issue at $49 per ADS|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Infosys_prices_sponsored_secondary_issue_at_49_per_ADS-nid-20297-cid-2.html|publisher=siliconindia news|date=1 Aug 2003}}</ref>
In December 2002, Infosys transferred the listing of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) from the NASDAQ to the [[NYSE]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=NYSE |title=Infosys Celebrates Cross-Listing on NYSE Euronext London and NYSE Euronext Paris and Highlights Recent Transfer to NYSE |date=February 2013 |url=http://www.nyse.com/about/newsevents/1361274917113.html}}</ref>
In July 2014, Infosys spun off a subsidiary, Edgeverve Systems Ltd., focusing on enterprise software products for business operations, customer service, procurement and commerce network domains.<ref>{{cite news|title=Edgeverve is born|url=http://wap.business-standard.com/article/companies/infy-s-edgeverve-moves-out-of-parent-s-shadow-114111700414_1.html|accessdate=11 December 2015|publisher=Business Standard|date=November 17, 2014}}</ref>
In August 2015, [[Finacle]] joins Edgeverve product portfolio.<ref>{{cite news|title=Finacle joins Edgeverve|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/we-want-to-be-india-s-top-employer-for-products-michael-reh-115090500596_1.html|accessdate=11 December 2015|publisher=Business Standard|date=September 5, 2015}}</ref>
The [[credit rating]] of the company is A- (given by [[Standard & Poor's]] on 13-Dec-2013).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-13/news/45162352_1_long-term-corporate-credit-ratings-negative-outlook-abhishek-dangra |title=S&P upgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro to 'A-' from 'BBB+' |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=13 December 2013 |accessdate=28 December 2013}}</ref>
In February 2015, Infosys announced it would acquire the [[US]] automation technology company [[Panaya]] for around $200 million.<ref>{{cite press release | agency=Reuters| date=15 February 2015| title=Infosys buys U.S. automation tech firm for enterprise value of $200 million | url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/16/us-infosys-panaya-deals-idUSKBN0LK09G20150216}}</ref>
==Operations==
[[File:Infosys India.JPG|thumb|Headquarters of Infosys in [[Bengaluru]]]]
On 15 January 2016, Infosys had 1,045 clients across 50 countries.<ref name=Infosys_Overview /><ref name=Investor_Sheet>{{cite web |url=http://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/Documents/investor-sheet.xls |publisher=Infosys.com |title= Investor Sheet |accessdate=22 May 2014}}</ref>
Infosys has a global footprint with offices and development centres across the world.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.infosys.com/about/Pages/locations.aspx |title=Infosys has a global footprint with offices and development centers across the world. |publisher=Infoys.com |date=21 May 2015}}</ref>
In 2012, Infosys announced a new office in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin to service [[Harley-Davidson]], being the 18th international office in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21569576-developed-countries-are-beginning-take-back-service-industry-jobs-too-next-big |title=Services: The next big thing |work=The Economist |date=19 January 2013 |accessdate=10 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="Milwaukee">{{cite web |publisher=Infosys.com |title=Infosys to expand its U.S. operations with a new Delivery Center in Wisconsin |url=http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Documents/2012/delivery-center-wisconsin.pdf |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref> Infosys hired 1,200 United States employees in 2011, and expanded the workforce by an additional 2,000 employees in 2012.<ref name="Milwaukee" />
==Products and services==
It provides software development, maintenance and independent validation services to companies in banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing and other domains.<ref>{{cite news|title=Infosys realigns organisation structure|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/infosys-realings-organisation-structure/39490/|publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]|date=16 Feb 2015}}</ref>
One of its known products is [[Finacle]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Core Banking Systems -- Gartner Says The Debate Has Shifted|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomgroenfeldt/2014/11/26/core-banking-systems-gartner-says-the-debate-has-shifted/|publisher=[[Gartner]]|date=26 Nov 2014}}</ref> which is a universal banking solution with various modules for retail & corporate banking.
[[File:India Technology.jpg|thumb|Glass building in [[Pune]] campus]]
==Acquisitions==
* In December 2003, Infosys had acquired Australia-based IT service provider Expert Information Services for $23 million.<ref>{{cite web | title=Infosys to buy Australian firm Expert for $22.9 m |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2003/12/19/stories/2003121902640100.htm |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys Media Release — Infosys announces agreement to acquire Expert |url=http://www.infosys.com/australia/news/Documents/infosys-acquires-expert.pdf |publisher=Infosys |accessdate=22 Jun 2013}}</ref>
* In December 2009, [[Infosys BPO Limited#Acquisitions|Infosys BPO]] acquired Atlanta-based McCamish Systems for about $38 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys BPO to acquire US company McCamish |work=Deccan Herald |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/35543/F |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>
* In January 2012, Infosys BPO acquired Australia-based Portland Group, provider of strategic sourcing and category management services, for about AUD 37 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys BPO looking for buyouts to double its revenues to $1 bn |work=The Economic Times | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-07-17/news/32714425_1_mccamish-systems-infosys-bpo-swami-swaminathan |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys BPO signs definitive agreement to acquire Portland Group Pty Ltd in Australia |work=The Business Journals | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2011/12/20/UKTU684 |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>
* In September 2012, Infosys acquired Switzerland-based [[Lodestone Management Consultants]] for about $345 million.<ref>{{cite web | title=Infosys acquires Swiss firm Lodestone for Rs. 1,925 crore |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/infosys-acquires-swiss-firm-lodestone-for-rs1925-crore/article3880535.ece |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>
* In March 2015, Infosys acquired Panaya, Inc., a leading provider of automation technology for large scale enterprise software management.<ref>{{cite web | title=Infosys buys automation technology startup Panaya, deal valued at Rs 1200 crore |work=The Economic Times |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-17/news/59232621_1_vishal-sikka-german-software-firm-constellation-research}}</ref>
* In June 2015, Infosys acquired Skava, a leading provider of digital experience solutions, including mobile commerce and in-store shopping experiences to large retail clients. The acquisition of Skava is part of Infosys’ strategy to help clients bring new digital experiences to their customers through IP-led technology offerings, new automation tools and unparalleled skill and expertise in these new emerging areas.<ref>{{cite web | title=Infosys Completes Acquisition of Skava |work=Infosys Limited |url=http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/completes-skava-acquisition.aspx}}</ref>
[[File:Thiruvananthapuram Infosys Building.JPG|thumb|A building in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] campus]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Shareholders (as on 31-Mar-2014) !! Shareholding<ref name=6-K/>
|-
| [[Corporate promoter#Entrepreneur Promoters|Promoters group]]||15.94%
|-
| Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) ||
|-
| [[American depositary receipt|ADR]]||16.10%
|-
| Individual shareholders||09.95%
|-
| [[Bank]]s, [[Financial institution|Financial Institutions]] and Insurance Companies||09.08%
|-
| [[Mutual fund|Mutual Funds]]||04.58%
|-
| Others||02.25%
|-
| Total||100.00%
|}
==Initiatives==
[[File:Infosys Mcity,Building number 5.jpg|thumb|Main block in [[Chennai]] campus]]
[[File:Bangalore Infosys .JPG|thumb|right|Infosys, [[Bengaluru]]]]
===Infosys Foundation===
{{main article|Infosys Foundation}}
In 1996, Infosys established the [[Infosys Foundation]], to support the underprivileged sections of society.<ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys Foundation |publisher=Karnataka.com |url=http://www.karnataka.com/ngos/infosys/ |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref> At the outset, the Infosys Foundation implemented many programs in [[Karnataka]]. It subsequently covered [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Telangana]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Odisha]], and [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] in a phased manner. A team at the Foundation identifies all the programs in the areas of Healthcare, Education, Culture, Destitute Care and Rural Development.<ref>{{cite web |title=Infosys Foundation |url=http://www.infosys.com/infosys_foundation/default.asp |publisher=Infosys |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref>
===Academic Entente===
Infosys' Global Academic Relations team forges ''Academic Entente'' (AcE){{clarify|date=August 2012}} with academic and partner institutions.<ref>{{cite web | title=Academic Entente (AcE) | url=http://vacancynext.com/?p=1005 | date=13 March 2012 | accessdate= 29 October 2012}}</ref> It explores co-creation opportunities between Infosys and academia through case studies, student trips and speaking engagements. They also collaborate on technology, emerging economies, globalization, and research. Some initiatives include research collaborations, publications, conferences and speaking sessions, campus visits and campus hiring.<ref>{{cite web | title=Academic Entente | url=http://www.infosys.com/instep/global-academic-relations/default.asp |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref>
===Infosys Labs===
Infosys Labs is organized as a global network of research labs and innovation hubs.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infosys-ltd/directorsreport/companyid-10960.cms |title=Infosys Ltd | work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Infosys Labs collaborates with leading national and international universities such as the [[University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://viterbi.usc.edu/academics/globalization/international-research-center/infosys.htm |title=USC — Infosys CAST |publisher=Viterbi School of Engineering |accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref> [[University of Cambridge]], [[Queens University of Belfast]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/global-cyber-security-threat.aspx |title=Infosys — Queen's University Strategic Partnership — Cyber Security Threats & Consulting |date=16 April 2013 |accessdate=21 May 2014}}</ref> [[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]], [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]], [[IITB-Monash Research Academy]], [[Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology|Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi]], Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, [[Purdue University]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/infosys-israel-sign-pact-for-industrial-rd_717910.html |title=Infosys, Israel sign pact for industrial R&D |publisher=MoneyControl.com |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref> Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.infosys.com/instep/global-academic-relations/news-events/default.asp | title=Global Academic Relations | publisher=Infosys | accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref>
===Infosys Prize===
The [[Infosys Prize]] is an annual award given to scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists connected to India. It is given by the Infosys Science Foundation, a non-profit trust which was set up in February 2009 by Infosys and some members of its Board. The prize is given under six categories. Each category includes a gold medallion, a citation certificate, and prize money of Rs. 65 Lakh.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.infosys-science-foundation.com/prize/index.asp | title=Infosys Prize — Securing India's scientific future | publisher=Infosys Science Foundation | accessdate=7 Jun 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/7-scientists-academics-bag-infosys-prize/article5344643.ece | title=7 scientists, academics bag Infosys Prize | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=7 Jun 2014}}</ref>
==Employees==
[[File:Mysore India Infosys.JPG|thumb|The Development Center in [[Mysuru]] campus]]
Infosys has a total of 193,383 employees as of 15 January 2016, of which 35% were women. Its workforce consists of employees representing 122 nationalities working from 32 countries (37 countries as per the base ___location). Out of its total workforce, 93.8% are software professionals, 17% are working in its BPO arm and remaining 6% work for support and sales.<ref name=Investor_Sheet/> The attrition rate of Infosys Ltd., excluding its subsidiaries, for 12 months ending 30 September 2015, was 14.2%. And following the annual hike for employees during 2015-16, the attrition rate is likely to increase.<ref name=Investor_Sheet/>
During FY 2014-15, Infosys received 1,519,678 applications from prospective employees and had a gross addition of 53,386 employees.<ref name="AR1213">{{cite web |url=http://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/annual-report/annual/Documents/Infosys-AR-13.pdf |title=Annual Report 2012-13 |publisher=Infosys |date=17 April 2013 |accessdate=8 September 2013}}</ref>
===Training centre in Mysuru===
As the world's largest corporate university, the Infosys global education centre in the 337 acre<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infosys.com/sustainability/green-innovation/Pages/mysore-campus.aspx |title=Infosys campus reflects commitment to a greener world |publisher=Infosys |accessdate=9 September 2013}}</ref> campus has 400 instructors and 200 classrooms,<ref name="100000T">{{cite news |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=124351 |title=Infosys has trained 100,000 graduates at Mysuru campus |newspaper=Mathrubhumi |date=1 June 2012 |accessdate=9 September 2013}}</ref> with international benchmarks at its core. Established in 2002, it had trained around 125,000 engineering graduates by June 2015.<ref name="100000T" /> It can train 14,000 employees at a given point of time on various technologies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mysoresamachar.com/info_trg_cent.htm |title=Infosys builds world's biggest training centre in Mysore |publisher=Mysore Samachar |date=9 September |accessdate=8 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="MysoreET" />
The Infosys Leadership Institute (ILI), based in [[Mysuru]], has 96 rooms and trains about 400 Infoscians annually.<ref name="MysoreET">{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2004-06-18/news/27400436_1_training-centre-mysore-employee-care-centre |title=Infy plans biggest training centre |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=18 June 2004 |accessdate=9 September 2013}}</ref>
In addition to above, Infosys Training Center in Mysuru also provides number of extra curricular facilities like Tennis,Badminton,Basketball,Swimming pool,Gym etc.
===List of CEOs===
'''[[Vishal Sikka]]''' is the [[CEO]] and MD of Infosys. Prior to joining Infosys, Dr. Sikka was a member of the Executive Board of [[SAP AG]] and the Global Managing Board, leading all [[SAP SE|SAP]] products and innovation globally. He took over from [[S.D. Shibulal]], one of the founders, on 1 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/others/news/infosys-names-vishal-sikka-as-first-external-ceo-540106?pfrom=home-rightnow|title=Infosys Names Vishal Sikka First External CEO; Chairman Murthy to Step Down|work=NDTV Gadgets|accessdate=2 July 2015}}</ref> He was inducted as a whole-time director of the Board and CEO & MD (Designate) of Infosys on 14 June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/ceo-announcement.aspx|title=Infosys to appoint Dr. Vishal Sikka as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director|author=Infosys Limited|publisher=|accessdate=2 July 2015}}</ref> He receives $5.08 Million ({{INR}}30 Crores) and stock options worth $2 million as annual compensation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Infosys to pay its CEO Vishal Sikka Rs. 30 Crores annually |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/07/infosys-to-pay-its-ceo-vishal-sikka-rs-30-crores-annually/|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name!! Period
|-
| [[N. R. Narayana Murthy]] || 1981 to March 2002
|-
| [[Nandan Nilekani]] || March 2002 to April 2007
|-
| [[S Gopalakrishnan]] || April 2007 to August 2011
|-
| [[S D Shibulal]] || August 2011 to July 2014
|-
| [[Vishal Sikka]] || August 2014 to date<ref>{{cite web|title=Vishal Sikka to be CEO and MD of Infosys from August 1|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/vishal-sikka-to-be-ceo-and-md-of-infosys-from-august-1/|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|accessdate=12 June 2014}}</ref>
|}
==Awards and recognitions==
* Infosys was ranked 15th largest IT services provider in the world by HfS Research in its 2013 ranking.<ref>{{cite news | title=TCS joins top 10 global IT services companies club |work=The Times of India| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/TCS-joins-top-10-global-IT-services-companies-club/articleshow/34067479.cms|date=22 Apr 2014|accessdate=8 Jun 2014}}</ref>
* Infosys was ranked 19th on the world's most innovative companies list by [[Forbes]].<ref>{{cite news | title=The world's most innovative companies |work=Forbes| url=http://www.forbes.com/innovative-companies/list/|accessdate= 23 June 2013}}</ref>
* Infosys was in the list of top twenty green companies in [[Newsweek]]'s Green Rankings for 2012.<ref>{{cite web | title=Newsweek's Green Rankings 2012|work=Newsweek |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/10/22/newsweek-green-rankings-2012-global-500-list.html |accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref>
* The company has been voted India's most admired company in [[The Wall Street Journal]] Asia 200<ref>{{cite news | title=The Wall Street Journal Asia 200 |work=The Wall Street Journal | url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304173704575577683613256368.html | date=2 November 2010 | accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref>
==Controversies==
===Accusation of visa fraud===
In 2011, Infosys was accused of committing [[visa fraud]] by using [[B visa|B-1]] (visitor) visas for work requiring [[H-1B]] (work) visas. The allegations were initially made by an American employee of Infosys in an internal complaint. He subsequently sued the company, claiming that he was harassed and sidelined after speaking out. Although that case was dismissed,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/21/us/alabama-judge-dismisses-infosys-whistle-blower-suit.html |title=Judge dismisses Infosys suit |work=The New York Times |date=20 August 2012 |accessdate=29 October 2012 |first=Julia |last=Preston}}</ref> it along with another similar case,<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443537404577578653130863044.html "Former Employee Sues Infosys"], 9 August 2012, ''The Wall Street Journal''</ref><ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/271636/infosys-slashed-80-my-portfolio.html "‘Infosys slashed 80% of my portfolio’"], Shayan Ghosh, 14 August 2012, ''Deccan Herald''</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/infosys-says-settles-whistleblower-satya-dev-tripuraneni-visa-fraud-lawsuit/1045403 "Infosys says settles whistleblower..."], 14 Dec 2012, ''The Indian Express''</ref> brought the allegations to the notice of the US authorities — and the [[U.S. Department of Homeland Security]] and a [[federal grand jury]] started investigating.<ref>{{cite web |last=Thibodeau |first=Patrick |title=Whistleblower to continue helping U.S. Infosys probe |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9230419/Whistleblower_to_continue_helping_U.S._Infosys_probe |work=Computerworld|accessdate=2012-09-27}}</ref>
In October 2013, Infosys agreed to settle the civil suit with US authorities by paying US$34 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-31/software-services/43558764_1_b-1-visas-bangalore-based-infosys-infosys-statement |title=Infosys to pay $34m fine within 10 days. settlement not to affect future visas |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 October 2013 |accessdate=2 November 2013}}</ref> Infosys refused to admit guilt and stressed that it only agreed to pay the fine to avoid the nuisance of 'prolonged litigation'.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/infosys-doesnt-admit-to-guilt-but-will-pay-34-mn-us-visa-fine-1203579.html |title=Infosys doesn’t admit to guilt, but will pay $34 mn US visa fine |newspaper=First Post |date=31 October 2013 |accessdate=2 November 2013}}</ref> In its statement the company said "As reflected in the settlement, Infosys denies and disputes any claims of systemic visa fraud, misuse of visas for competitive advantage, or immigration abuse. Those claims are assertions that remain unproven".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-30/software-services/43526427_1_infosys-visa-programmes-immigration-abuse |title=Infosys settles visa fraud investigation, pays $34m |newspaper=The Times of India |date=30 October 2013 |accessdate=2 November 2013}}</ref>
===Allegation of language bias===
In July 2014, former US employees of Infosys have filed a lawsuit against it for alleging discrimination because of their inability to communicate in Hindi. According to the lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Eastern District of Wisconsin, the former employees alleged that they were "excluded" from work conversations by their supervisors and co-workers who "regularly spoke in Hindi" in front of them. The case has been filed by Layla Bolten, Gregor Handloser and two more employees. Bolten was hired as a tester, while Handloser was hired by Infosys in 2004 as a sales manager.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former US employees of Infosys file a law suit|url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/american-employees-sue-infosys-0|work=Deccan-Journal|accessdate=18 July 2014}}</ref>
===Displacement of American workers at Southern California Edison and Disney===
In 2015, the Department of Labor investigated Infosys after claims were made that the company used workers with H-1B visas to replace workers at Disney and Southern California Edison. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson also asked the Department of Homeland Security to investigate reports of layoffs at Disney.<ref>{{cite web|title=Department Of Labor Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Program | url=http://dailycaller.com/2015/06/11/department-of-labor-launches-investigation-into-h-1b-visa-program/#ixzz41VXLB9M2||work=Daily Caller|accessdate=28 February 2016}}</ref>
==Deals==
* [[House of Fraser]], a British-based department store opted for Infosys as strategic partner to transform its business channel, IT infrastructure and to expand its global footprint. This multi-year deal is signed in the presence of Mr. Yuan Yafei, Chairman, Sanpower Group and Dr. Vishal Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/house-of-fraser-selects-infosys-to-deliver-strategic-retail-transformation-program-115042800283_1.html|title=House of Fraser selects Infosys to deliver strategic Retail Transformation Program|publisher=}}</ref>
* Infosys signed up multi year agreement with [[Deutsche Bank]] for supporting in development, application maintenance, digital and mobility, package implementation and testing services. This collaboration with Infosys will help Deutsche Bank to achieve its goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/infosys-signs-multi-year-agreement-with-deutsche-bank/97142/|title=Infosys signs multi-year agreement with Deutsche Bank|date=8 July 2015|work=The Financial Express}}</ref>
==Noteworthy sustainability practices==
In 2015, the company joined RE100, a global group of companies that aims to generate their energy fully from renewable sources.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/join-renewable-energy-campaign.aspx|title=Infosys Becomes the First Indian Company to Join RE100 Renewable Energy Campaign|author=Infosys Limited|publisher=|accessdate=2 July 2015}}</ref> Infosys aims for this by 2018, and expects to go carbon neutral by the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/infosys-aims-to-go-green-by-2018/article7219991.ece|title=Infosys aims to go green by 2018|author=PTI|work=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=2 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/infosys-switch-renewable-energy-go-carbon-neutral|title=Infosys to switch to renewable energy, go carbon neutral|work=Down To Earth|accessdate=2 July 2015}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[List of IT consulting firms]]
* [[List of IT companies in India]]
* [[Infosys BPO#Acquisitions|List of acquisitions by Infosys BPO Limited]]
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