By Meghna Sharma HCL Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational information technology consulting and services company, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company operates in three segments, namely IT and business services, engineering and R&D and software services. HCL’s broad portfolio primarily includes generative AI, automation, analytics, cloud services for optimisation and hybrid architectures, product and embedded software development for industries, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions and industry-specific solutions for various sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, telecom, public services and retail.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Shiv Nadar |
| Headquarters | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| CEO | C Vijayakumar |
| Sector | Information Technology |
Company Profile
HCL was founded in year 1976 by Shiv Nadar as HCL Enterprise. It initially focused on developing microcomputers and launched India’s first 8-bit-microprocessor-based computer in the year 1978. HCL Technologies Limited or HCL Tech was established in the year 1991 as a spin-off from the R&D division of HCL Enterprise. HCL Tech ventured into IT services and software development.
HCL Tech developed India’s first electronic stock exchange for the National Stock Exchange in the year 1993. By the year 2000, the company had expanded its client base to foreign countries, including Fortune 500 companies in North America. In the year 2003, HCL Tech developed the flight management software for Airbus A340. The company expanded its portfolio by acquisitions and strategic partnerships with global companies like Microsoft and Cisco in the 2008-10 period.
HCL Technologies Limited is the third-largest India-based IT services company in market capitalisation and revenues. Some of the major clients of the company include Unilever, Mastercard, Airbus, NatWest Group, Broadcom and Pearson. It has a global network of offices and innovation centres, with a workforce of over 226,000 employees.
Origin Country
HCL has its origins in India and remains an Indian multinational company. It operates in over 60 countries worldwide, with India as the hub of operations. Key international markets for the company are the United States and Europe.
Market Cap
Market capitalisation of HCL Technologies Limited, as of October 2025, is INR 4.14 trillion. Its current share price stands at INR 1534.50.