HCLTech has been recognized among the top 50 global companies in Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 list. This marks the second consecutive year for HCLTech to feature on this prestigious ranking, highlighting its commitment to gender equality and inclusive workplace practices. The company’s initiatives in career advancement, mentorship, and support programs for women employees were specifically cited.
HCLTech Secures Forbes Global Recognition for Women’s Workplace Excellence
NOIDA, India – November 12, 2026 – HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been featured among the top 50 companies on Forbes’ prestigious list of World’s Top Companies for Women 2026. This significant acknowledgment highlights HCLTech’s sustained dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for women globally.
Second Consecutive Year on Forbes’ List
HCLTech stands as the sole India-headquartered company to be ranked within the top 50 of this year’s list, which evaluated over 400 global organizations. The ranking is based on a comprehensive survey of 140,000 women professionals, assessing three key themes: employer brand, public opinion, and leadership quality. This is the second year in a row that HCLTech has achieved this distinction, underscoring its continuous efforts in empowering women in the workplace.
Commitment to Women’s Advancement
Ramachandran Sundararajan, Chief People Officer, HCLTech, commented, “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. We are combining an AI-driven talent strategy with continued investments in learning, career development and mentorship to create more equitable opportunities for growth and enabling women to advance their careers.”
Inclusive Initiatives and Programs
The company actively promotes an inclusive culture, with women representing 50% of its board. HCLTech implements various initiatives, including its Allyship program and the Women Connect Network Employee Resource Group (ERG), to support and foster professional growth. Furthermore, the company’s Women Career Development Programs provide continuous support to female employees throughout their careers. Its Second Career Return Program is designed to assist women from diverse backgrounds in re-entering the workforce. These comprehensive programs contributed to HCLTech achieving a remarkable 99.88% return-to-work rate for women employees who took parental leave in FY26.
To view the full Forbes list, please visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-companies-women/.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 230,000 employees across 60+ countries. It delivers industry-leading capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software, supported by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. HCLTech serves clients across major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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