Heads the country's biggest IT conglomerate today.

Started Microcomp in 1976 (rechristened as HCL) with six friends with a capital base of Rs 1.75 lakh borrowed from his PF.

Relinquished his job, heading DCM DP, the youngest head in that company's history to start Microcomp.

Made HCL India's #1. hardware company after IBM quit India.

Also has ventured into software services, training, networking, BPO and even distribution.