Infosys founder Narayana Murthy calls for national focus on research to drive India's progress.

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has called for India to deepen its focus on research to drive long-term progress. He described research as "humanity's noblest collective enterprise" that demands courage, persistence, and imagination, and urged India to create a meritocratic and supportive ecosystem for young scientists, engineers, and researchers. The Infosys Prize 2025 honors six individuals under the age of 40 for their contributions in various fields, with a gold medal, citation, and $1,00,000 purse.