Sh. Shiv Nadar is a pioneering industrialist whose legacy is marked not only by his success in business but also by his immense philanthropic contributions. Founder of HCL Technologies, Nadar has been instrumental in shaping India’s IT sector. Under his leadership, HCL grew from a small startup in 1976 to a $25 billion company by 2024, employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Beyond business, Nadar has focused on education through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which has donated over $1 billion to support initiatives in education, healthcare, and rural development.