From Indian Classrooms to Global Boardrooms
Here’s a look at some of the most iconic IIT alumni who have not only made India proud but also changed the world.
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1. Sundar Pichai
CEO, Alphabet & Google
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IIT Kharagpur – Metallurgical Engineering
From a modest upbringing in Tamil Nadu to leading the world’s biggest tech empire, Sundar Pichai’s journey is the ultimate IIT success story. His leadership at Google brought innovations like Chrome, Android’s expansion, and AI breakthroughs.
2. Arvind Krishna
CEO, IBM
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IIT Kanpur – Electrical Engineering
Arvind led IBM through a critical transformation in AI and hybrid cloud. His work on blockchain and quantum computing shows the power of Indian engineering minds leading global innovation.
3. N. R. Narayana Murthy
Founder, Infosys
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IIT Kanpur – Master’s in Electrical Engineering
A pioneer of India’s IT revolution, Murthy built Infosys into one of the world’s most respected IT services companies. He also inspired an entire generation of ethical, world-class Indian entrepreneurs.
4. Vinod Khosla
Co-founder, Sun Microsystems | VC, Khosla Ventures
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IIT Delhi – Electrical Engineering
One of Silicon Valley’s most influential venture capitalists, Vinod backed game-changing companies like Square, DoorDash, and Impossible Foods. His bold bets have reshaped industries from software to sustainable energy.
5. Manohar B. Parrikar (Late)
Former Defence Minister of India & CM of Goa
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IIT Bombay – Metallurgical Engineering
Known for his simplicity, brilliance, and commitment to national service, Parrikar proved that tech minds can excel in governance and defense leadership too.
6. Bhavish Aggarwal
Co-founder & CEO, Ola Cabs
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IIT Bombay – Computer Science
He built Ola into India’s top ride-sharing platform, disrupting urban mobility and now venturing into electric vehicles and future mobility.
7. K. Radhakrishnan
Ex-Chairman, ISRO
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IIT Kharagpur – Engineering
Under his leadership, ISRO launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) on its first attempt, making India the first Asian nation to reach Mars.
8. Raghuram Rajan
Ex-Governor, Reserve Bank of India
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IIT Delhi – Electrical Engineering
Globally respected economist Rajan helped stabilize the Indian economy post-2008 crisis and predicted the 2008 financial collapse years before it happened.
9. Deepinder Goyal
Founder & CEO, Zomato
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IIT Delhi – Mathematics & Computing
From scanning menus to building one of India’s most successful unicorns, Goyal transformed how Indians eat—and how food tech works.
10. Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj
Inventor of MIMO (used in 5G/4G tech)
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IIT Delhi – Electrical Engineering
His invention of MIMO technology is the backbone of modern wireless communication. He is a recipient of the Marconi Prize and a member of the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame.