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"To us, PCMM Level 5 is not just another trophy, it is the way we run our business." - Pratik Kumar, V.P. - Talent Engagement & Development, Wipro, in December 2001. Background NoteWipro, a part of the Indian software services major and Azim H Premji group of companies was established in 1945 and commenced operations in 1946. In 1947, the company set up an oil mill and hydrogenated cooking medium plant at Amalner in Maharashtra for manufacturing vegetable ghee, edible oil and laundry soap. In 1966, Azim Hasham Premji (Premji) took over Wipro and chartered an expansion plan for the company. This included diversification into manufacturing toiletries and baby care products.
After 1984, Wipro shifted its focus to software business and started offering offshore software solutions for global companies. The company's expertise and cost advantages over other companies made it very popular globally. After Wipro Infotech and Wipro Systems were merged in 1994, Wipro became the largest software exporter from India after TCS and Infosys Technologies.
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