HCLTech Only Indian Company Among Forbes’ Top 50 Companies for Women 2026

HCLTech has been featured among the top 50 companies in Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 list. It is the only India-headquartered company in the top 50. The company also reported a 99.88% return-to-work rate among women employees who took parental leave in FY26.

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HCLTech, a global technology company, has been recognised among the top 50 companies in Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 ranking. It is the only India-headquartered company to feature in the top 50.

The ranking covers more than 400 global companies and is based on a survey of 140,000 women professionals. Companies were assessed on three key parameters: employer brand, public opinion and leadership.

This is the second consecutive year that HCLTech has featured in the Forbes ranking.

HCLTech’s Focus on Women’s Career Development

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Commenting on the recognition, Ramachandran Sundararajan, Chief People Officer, HCLTech, said, “This recognition for the second year in a row reflects HCLTech’s commitment to career advancement for women and building a workplace anchored in our core value of inclusion, which is focused on creating an environment where everyone can succeed and do their best work.”

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He added that the company is combining an AI-driven talent strategy with investments in learning, career development and mentorship to create more equitable growth opportunities and support women’s career progression.

Initiatives Supporting Women Employees

HCLTech said women represent 50% of its board. The company also runs initiatives such as Allyship and the Women Connect Network Employee Resource Group (ERG) to support an inclusive workplace.

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Its Women Career Development Programmes support women employees at different stages of their careers, while the Second Career Return Programme provides opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds to re-enter the workforce after career breaks.

According to the company, these initiatives contributed to a 99.88% return-to-work rate among women employees who took parental leave in FY26.

The company said it will continue to focus on women’s career development, learning opportunities and workplace inclusion.