Eight entrepreneurs with a vision for the future combined with the world’s first 8-bit computer is how it started. Decades later, HCLTech’s pioneering spirit burns as bright as ever.

1976

HCL is founded as one of the original tech startups as eight entrepreneurs break the status quo, believing in the potential of computing to transform the decades that come.

1978

HCL’s indigenously designed, 8-bit microcomputer hits the market—three years ahead of the first IBM PC and at the same time as Apple—democratizing computing in India.

1993

HCL pioneers remote infrastructure management, starting with a landmark digitization contract for the new National Stock Exchange (Asia’s largest at the time).

1999

HCL enters the software services space through the formation of HCL Technologies, becoming the newest Indian IT services company. Our IPO received the highest demand ever, a 27X demand for shares.

2016

HCLTech enhances its next-gen technologies portfolio by launching new business offerings across AI, Automation, IoT, Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital.

2018

HCLTech pivots back into the products business with the acquisition of iconic IBM software brands, including BigFix and AppScan, helping us become the fastest to achieve $1B in product revenue.

2020

HCLTech is ranked at #30 in Forbes’ list of the World’s Best Employers and garners recognition as a leader in shareholder wealth creation and corporate governance quality.

2021

HCLTech emerges as the top-ranked company globally in the Professional Services sector in Forbes’ list of the “World’s Best Employers.”

2021

HCLTech crosses $10B in revenue, making it the fastest technology services company to reach the milestone.

2021

HCLTech’s Better Health Hackathon: #CodeForCovid19 is awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest healthcare technology solution competition.

2021

HCLTech emerges as the top-ranked company globally in the Professional Services sector in Forbes’ list of the “World’s Best Employers.”

2021

HCLTech crosses $10B in revenue, making it the fastest technology services company to reach the milestone.

2021

HCLTech’s Better Health Hackathon: #CodeForCovid19 is awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest healthcare technology solution competition.

2021

HCLTech emerges as the top-ranked company globally in the Professional Services sector in Forbes’ list of the “World’s Best Employers.”

2022

HCLTech commits to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040, joining a group of only ~20% of the world’s public companies that have so far committed to net-zero carbon emissions targets.

2022

HCLTech is recognized as the Corporate Citizen of the Year by The Economic Times for being a leader of social change and championing good governance.

2022

HCLTech commits to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040, joining a group of only ~20% of the world’s public companies that have so far committed to net-zero carbon emissions targets.

2022

HCLTech is recognized as the Corporate Citizen of the Year by The Economic Times for being a leader of social change and championing good governance.

2022

HCLTech commits to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040, joining a group of only ~20% of the world’s public companies that have so far committed to net-zero carbon emissions targets.

We are delivering long-lasting impact through our actions as a company and through our pacts with stakeholders for a more sustainable future.

To bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress.

Progress. It comes from moving forward unwaveringly toward success.

At HCLTech, we're committed to applying our expertise, experience and innovation ecosystem to empower enterprises on this journey.Across the board and borders, we harness the power of technology and our people to supercharge progress for our clients—driving outcomes at speed and scale, now and for the long haul.

Our long and rich history of giving back to our communities—under the guidance of our Founder, Shiv Nadar—was built on the values of innovation, entrepreneurship, humanity and a people-centric culture. We are committed to long term value creation for all our stakeholders and our philosophy has always been about incorporating the right environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices to ensure a sustainable present and future. Our holistic approach is designed to maximize our contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our sustainability vision and approach

“Deliver sustainable, long-lasting impact through our corporate actions and our pacts with stakeholders.”Our vision for sustainability is based on three guiding principles:

Act – We understand that impact starts with us. We act in the most responsible and sustainable manner. We ensure we use every resource efficiently to maximize value.

Pact – Our relationships go beyond a formal contract with our stakeholders. We are working for a sustainable future, in collaboration with our clients, partners, employees, communities and all other stakeholders.

Impact – We focus on creating sustainable, long-lasting impact through all our initiatives and activities.

HCLTech implements its Corporate Social Responsibility agenda through its CSR arm, the HCL Foundation. Various flagship programs and special initiatives of the Foundation endeavor to contribute toward national and international development goals, bringing about lasting positive impact on people and the planet through long-term sustainable programs with a thematic focus on Education, Health and Sanitation, Skill Development and Livelihood, Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of the HCL Foundation, thus ensuring equitable development and opportunities for all.

Our Value Proposition

Invest in people, the planet, partnerships, and the prosperity and peace agenda to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Work with urgency and passion to break the cycle of poverty in all its forms, be it social, economic, or environmental.
• Leverage the Integrated Community Development Approach (ICDA) impacting every stage of life.
• Blend the wisdom of communities with a scientific rigor to seed and propel transformative change.
• Partner and co-create actively to establish true convergence of thought, commitment, experience, and expertise.
• Hold ourselves accountable to exacting standards of governance leading to credibility.