Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Wipro Celebrates 80 Years with Emotional Post
Wipro, a big tech company, turned 80 years old on December 29, 2025.
The company started in 1945, two years before India became independent.
It was originally called Western India Vegetable Products Limited and used to make things like vanaspati ghee and oils.
The current leader, Rishad Premji, shared an old document from when the company started.
Wipro also bought a part of another company called HARMAN DTS for $375 million.
This purchase will help Wipro get better at using AI and other technologies.
Rishad Premji said he feels grateful to be part of the company's history.
Wipro celebrated its 80th anniversary on December 29, 2025.
The company was originally founded as Western India Vegetable Products Limited in 1945.
Rishad Premji shared the company's original Certificate of Incorporation on X (formerly Twitter).
Wipro completed the acquisition of HARMAN DTS for $375 million.
The acquisition adds 5,600 employees and enhances Wipro's AI and engineering capabilities.
- Who
- Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman of Wipro
- What
- Wipro celebrated its 80th anniversary and completed the acquisition of HARMAN DTS
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To mark the company's 80th anniversary and expand its AI and engineering capabilities
- Company
- Wipro
- Founded
- December 29, 1945
- Original Name
- Western India Vegetable Products Limited
- Acquisition
- HARMAN DTS
- Acquisition Cost
- USD 375 million
- Employees Added
- 5,600
- Executive Chairman
- Rishad Premji
