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Updated on: Aug 2026
HCLTech Signs 7-Year AI Deal with Guardian, Acquires India GCC for $10.5 Million
AI

HCLTech Signs 7-Year AI Deal with Guardian, Acquires India GCC for $10.5 Million

HCLTech has expanded its partnership with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) by signing a new seven-year agreement focused on AI and technology transformation. As part of the deal, HCLTech will also acquire Guardian’s India Global Capability Center (GCC) for $10.5 million. The move strengthens HCLTech’s position in the insurance sector and will […]

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HCLTech Grants 43.27 Lakh RSUs to More Than 2,100 Employees
Compensation

HCLTech Grants 43.27 Lakh RSUs to More Than 2,100 Employees

HCLTech has granted 43.27 lakh Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to more than 2,100 employees as part of its long-term employee reward programme to retain talent and reward employees by giving them a stake in the company’s future growth. The grant was approved by the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the HCLTech RSU Plan 2021 […]

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HCLTech Elevates Chandini Kamal as Vice President – People & Culture
Appointments

HCLTech Elevates Chandini Kamal as Vice President – People & Culture

HCLTech has elevated Chandini Kamal to Vice President, Global Head – People & Culture (Engage & Experience, Wellness, Rewards & Recognition, and Diversity & Inclusion). In her new role, Chandini will lead HCLTech’s global people and culture strategy across employee engagement and experience, wellness, rewards and recognition (R&R), and diversity and inclusion (D&I). She was […]

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HCLTech Wins USD 1.14 Billion AI Deal, May Boost Tech Jobs
Employment

HCLTech Wins USD 1.14 Billion AI Deal, May Boost Tech Jobs

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has announced a strategic partnership with a Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company, securing a contract worth USD 1.14 billion during its initial term. HCLTech has not disclosed the name of the customer. In its stock exchange filing. The engagement represents entirely new business for the company and will commence in July 2026, […]

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Lapsed Xerox Project Could Displace 170+ Workers at HCLTech
Industry

Lapsed Xerox Project Could Displace 170+ Workers at HCLTech

India’s leading IT services giant, HCLTech, is bracing for a notable disruption in its business process operations. The tech major is expected to lose a significant Business Process Management (BPM) contract with its long-term client, Xerox. According to industry reports, the upcoming expiration and subsequent lapse of this project vertical are projected to directly affect […]

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Cognizant Joins TCS, HCLTech in Cutting Payouts Amid AI Push
Industry

Cognizant Joins TCS, HCLTech in Cutting Payouts Amid AI Push

IT services major Cognizant has cut back shareholder payouts, moving in line with peers like Tata Consultancy Services and HCLTech, as the industry shifts focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) growth and acquisitions. More Cash Moves Toward AI and Deals The Nasdaq-listed firm is now directing a larger share of its free cash flow into key […]

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HCLTech Leadership Queried Regarding Appraisal at Celebration
Compensation

HCLTech Leadership Queried Regarding Appraisal at Celebration

What began as a grand celebration of a half-century of innovation at HCLTech took an unexpected turn when an employee’s direct question regarding annual appraisals stole the spotlight. During a town hall event held to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary, the festive atmosphere shifted momentarily to the practical concerns of the workforce, highlighting the current […]

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HCLTech Expands Campus Hiring for Fresh Graduates
Employment

HCLTech Expands Campus Hiring for Fresh Graduates

HCLTech is increasing its focus on hiring fresh graduates through campus programs. The goal is to help students move from college into full-time jobs with clear entry roles across different fields. The program is open to engineering students (B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech), MBA and PGDM graduates, and students from streams like BBA, BSc, and BCom. […]

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HCLTech Announces Phased Layoffs Through December 2026
Layoffs

HCLTech Announces Phased Layoffs Through December 2026

HCLTech, a leading global IT services firm, has announced plans to lay off 120 employees at its Orlando facility. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing dated April 1, 2026, the job cuts are scheduled to take place between May 2026 and December 2026, with a few remaining separations potentially extending into […]

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