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Akshata Murty

Akshata Murty is an Indian businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Akshata Murty is an Indian businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist, best known as the wife of former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak and a major shareholder in Infosys.

What it is

Murty is the daughter of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy and author-philanthropist Sudha Murty. She owns roughly 0.9% of Infosys, a stake that forms the bulk of her personal wealth. She has also worked in fashion design and venture capital.

Why it matters

In 2022, Murty's UK non-domiciled tax status became a major political issue. She later said she would voluntarily give up the fiscal benefits of that status and pay UK tax on her worldwide income. The episode highlighted the intersection of personal wealth, tax rules, and public life in the UK.

Key details

Murty met Rishi Sunak while both were studying at Stanford University; they married in 2009 in India. She is an Indian citizen and UK-based. Public estimates of her wealth have ranged from roughly £651 million (with Sunak in a 2024 rich list) to around £690–£715 million for her Infosys stake alone.

In short

  • Akshata Murty is an Indian businesswoman and venture capitalist, married to former UK PM Rishi Sunak.
  • She owns about 0.9% of Infosys, a major source of her wealth.
  • Her UK non-dom tax status drew public scrutiny in 2022; she later said she would pay UK tax on worldwide income.
  • She met Sunak at Stanford University and married in 2009.
Canadian angle

No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the supplied sources, though Murty is part of a globally followed political and business family with international media coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Akshata Murty?
Akshata Murty is an Indian businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist, and the wife of former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak.
What is Akshata Murty's net worth?
Public estimates have placed her personal wealth at roughly £651 million with Sunak in a 2024 rich list, while earlier reporting estimated her stake in Infosys at around £690 million to £715 million.
How did Akshata Murty meet Rishi Sunak?
They met while both were studying at Stanford University in the United States, according to public profiles of the couple.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshata_Murty
    Supports: Birth date, family background, marriage, wealth estimates, and UK non-domiciled tax reporting
  2. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/apr/07/akshata-murty-who-is-rishi-sunak-wife
    Supports: Infosys stake estimate and public discussion of her wealth and business interests
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-63371276
    Supports: Background, wealth estimate, UK tax status, and her statement about India and domicile
  4. People — https://people.com/who-is-akshata-murty-rishi-sunak-wife-7562037
    Supports: Meeting at Stanford, marriage in India, wealth estimate, and non-dom tax reporting
  5. NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/feature/akshata-murty-shares-throwback-pic-to-celebrate-special-bond-with-mother-sudha-murty-7567643
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, business identity, and wealth estimate
  6. Business Standard — https://www.business-standard.com/about/who-is-akshata-murty
    Supports: Business identity and Infosys shareholding