Wipro was founded in 1945 as Western India Vegetable Products Ltd. Initially a consumer products company, it transformed into an IT services giant in the 1980s under the leadership of Azim Premji. By the 2000s, Wipro had become a global player in IT services, consulting, and business process services.
Wipro is a global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. Wipro provides a wide range of services including IT solutions and services, systems integration, outsourcing, and more. It serves various industries like healthcare, retail, and finance.
Current Status (2025): As of 2025, Wipro employs over 240,000 professionals across 65 countries and reported revenues exceeding US $11 billion. It delivers services in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, data analytics, and IT modernization. Wipro works with Fortune 500 clients in sectors like BFSI, healthcare, energy, retail, and manufacturing.
Recent Developments: Wipro has made strategic acquisitions in AI and cloud (Capco, Rizing, Topcoder). Thierry Delaporte, the CEO since 2020, initiated a company-wide transformation that includes the “One Wipro” model. Wipro launched its AI360 ecosystem in 2023 and continues to invest in GenAI, quantum computing, and green IT practices.
Future Vision (Next 5 Years): Wipro aims to be a leader in **AI-driven enterprise services** and digital innovation by 2030. The company plans to double its GenAI investments, expand into sustainability tech, and build client-centric innovation hubs globally. Focus areas include hyperautomation, digital twins, and ethical AI.