Bangalore, India and East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA - October 1, 2013:

Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT), a leading global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company today announced the appointment of Ms. Ireena Vittal, an acclaimed strategic consultant on emerging markets, agriculture and urban development to its Board of Directors.

Ms Vittal, a former partner with McKinsey & Co, will serve as an independent member on the Board and  brings with her over two decades of experience as a recognized thought leader to consumer facing companies looking to build large scale, profitable businesses in emerging markets.

She was a founding member of the economic development practice and the global emerging markets practice at McKinsey and has worked with governments and public institutions to design and implement solutions for inclusive urban development and sustainable rural growth in India.  

Welcoming Ms Vittal to the Board, Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Limited said, "She brings in decades of analytical insights on emerging markets, industry growth models as well as diverse experience in the public and private sectors. I am confident that Wipro will gain from her acumen and experience.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Vittal said, “I am delighted to join the Board of Wipro, a company with a rich legacy of technology innovation and one of the most trusted brands in the global IT sector. I look forward to contributing to the company’s next phase of growth.”

Ms Vittal is an independent director on the Board of Titan Industries and Axis Bank, among others. She has a graduate degree in Electronics and completed her Masters in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

About Wipro Ltd. 
Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT) is a leading Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" - helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach to delivering innovation, and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro has a workforce of 140,000 serving clients across 57 countries. For more information, please visit www.wipro.com.

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