Microsoft founder Bill Gates last week met with India's top businessmen in a bid to develop a giving framework for the country's largest companies and wealthiest individuals.

Gates shared his thoughts on philanthropy with industry stalwarts like Wipro Chairman Azim Premji, Infosys Chairman Emeritus Narayana Murthy, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata and Biocon Chairman and Managing Director Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, according to a statement from the Press Trust of India.

The meeting sought to evolve a framework to set up a foundation in India under which Indian companies will work together for the betterment of the humanity and society.

Azim Premji Foundation hosted the meeting.