Meet Anjali, an IIT graduate, whose one advise helped her husband earn Rs 50000000 daily, her husband is..., idea was to...
Meet Anjali, an IIT graduate, whose one advise helped her husband earn Rs 50000000 daily, her husband is..., idea was to...
Wife of Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai may not be in the limelight, but she has played a very important role in his journey to success. Anjali Pichai, known for her calm nature, sharp mind has always been by Sundar's side since their college days and through the challenges in Silicon Valley. Born as Anjali Haryani on January 11, 1971, in Rajasthan's Kota, she comes from a simple, middle-class family. Her father, Olaram Haryani, worked as a government employee and always motivated her to work hard and dream big. Anjali did just that and earned a place at IIT Kharagpur, one of India's top engineering colleges. There, she studied Chemical Engineering and quickly became known for being smart, focused, and hardworking. Meeting Sundar Pichai
It was during her first year at IIT Kharagpur that Anjali met Sundar Pichai, who was studying Metallurgical Engineering at the time. What began as a friendship slowly turned into something more meaningful. The two connected through their love for learning and mutual respect.
Later, Sundar often mentioned how IIT Kharagpur changed his life, not just because of his education, but because it's where he met Anjali. He once said, 'That's where I met my beloved wife, Anjali, and where I made memories of my second home.' From IIT Kharagpur to Silicon Valley
After completing her Chemical Engineering degree at IIT Kharagpur, Anjali began her career as a business analyst at Accenture from 1999 to 2002. Later, she moved to the United States, where she joined Intuit, a company known for its financial software. There, she took on the role of Business Operations Manager.
Despite working in a fast-moving, competitive field, Anjali has always kept a low profile, choosing to focus on her work, her family, and giving back to the community. Her estimated net worth is close to USD 100 million, and while she does benefit from Sundar's success, she's also financially independent in her own right. A decision that changed Google's future
Anjali's support for Sundar has gone far beyond the personal. In the early 2000s, when Sundar was still climbing the ladder at Google, he was approached by several other major tech companies with big job offers. It was Anjali who encouraged him to stay at Google, believing that the company had more to offer.
That one decision proved to be a turning point, not just for Sundar's career, but for the future of Google. He went on to lead products like Chrome and Android, and in 2015 became Google's CEO, later taking over Alphabet in 2019. In 2024, Sundar earned a compensation package of USD 280 million, but he continues to credit Anjali's quiet strength and guidance as one of the main reasons he got there. His daily income surpasses Rs 5 crore. Family life in California
Anjali and Sundar got married on August 10, 2015, after years of knowing each other since college. They have two children, Kavya and Kiran, and live a relatively private life in Los Altos Hills, California.
Despite their success and wealth, they've worked hard to stay grounded. They try to raise their children with simple values—things like managing screen time and teaching gratitude. Sundar has often spoken about his childhood in Chennai, where even getting a phone line or water required long waits. Giving back to where it all began
Anjali and Sundar Pichai both believe in using their success to give others a chance. Together, they fund scholarships for students at IIT Kharagpur, the very place where they met and studied. These scholarships help underprivileged students get access to the kind of education that changed their own lives. They've also donated to Stanford University's Women in Engineering program, which helps encourage more women to enter STEM fields.
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