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Massive Hiring at HCLTech: 6,136 Freshers Hired in a Single Quarter

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CNBC Awaaz•12-10-2026, 18:59
Massive Hiring at HCLTech: 6,136 Freshers Hired in a Single Quarter
- •HCLTech recorded a net addition of 6,450 employees in the quarter ending September 2026.
- •A total of 6,136 new freshers secured jobs during this quarter, marking the highest single-quarter jump in nearly four years.
- •The total employee headcount reached an all-time record of 2,30,339 as of September 30.
- •HCLTech reported an 11 percent quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit, reaching Rs 5,132 crore.
- •The proportion of women in the company's total workforce increased to 30 percent.
Key Questions Answered
HCLTech reached an all-time record total employee headcount of 2,30,339 as of September 30, 2026.
During the September 2026 quarter, a total of 6,136 new freshers were hired by HCLTech.
For the quarter ending September 2026, HCLTech reported an 11% quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit to Rs 5,132 crore, while its revenue grew by 3% to reach Rs 35,620 crore.





