Forbes Recognises Indian IT Giant Among America's Best Employers For New Graduates For Third Straight Year

On Thursday, Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index rising 0.05 per cent to 23,416.55. Amid the positive market sentiment, HCL Technologies share price ended at Rs 1,168.30, down 0.91 per cent from the previous close. The stock remained in focus after the company was recognised by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates for the third consecutive year.

Forbes Recognises HCLTech For Graduate Hiring Programs

HCLTech announced that it has been named among America's Best Employers for New Grads 2026 by Forbes. The annual ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 100,000 young professionals in the United States with fewer than 10 years of work experience across various industries.

The recognition highlights the company's efforts to provide structured career pathways, professional development opportunities and technology-focused learning programmes for early-career professionals.

HCLTech Focuses on Early-Career Talent Development

According to the company, its graduate hiring ecosystem combines formal entry pathways, global exposure and continuous learning opportunities designed to prepare young professionals for client-facing and technology-driven roles.

HCLTech's initiatives include programs such as TechBee and the Global Engagement Managers Programme, which provide hands-on experience, mentorship and defined career progression opportunities.

The company said these programmes are designed to help graduates contribute to business operations from an early stage of their careers.

HCLTech  AI Skills At The Centre Of Training Programs

As enterprises increasingly adopt AI-led business models, HCLTech stated that it has aligned its graduate development framework with emerging technology requirements.

New recruits receive exposure to areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and data technologies, enabling them to develop practical skills linked to client delivery and digital transformation projects.

The company added that AI capability development remains a key focus area across its workforce strategy.

HCLTech Over 1.44 Lakh Employees Trained In AI

HCLTech said more than 1,44,000 employees have undergone training in AI-related technologies as part of its broader effort to build a skills-based organisation.

The company hires thousands of early-career professionals annually and supports them through learning platforms, mentorship programmes and structured training frameworks.

According to HCLTech, these initiatives help maintain a strong talent pipeline while preparing employees for evolving technology demands.

Management Commentary

Ramachandran Sundararajan, Chief People Officer at HCLTech, said the recognition reflects the company's continued focus on creating an environment where early-career professionals can learn, contribute and grow. He added that HCLTech remains committed to providing structured opportunities, continuous learning and exposure to real-world challenges as technology and AI adoption continue to evolve.

About HCLTech

HCLTech Ltd is a global technology company providing IT and Business Services, Engineering and R&D Services, and software products through HCLSoftware. The company serves clients across industries through capabilities spanning digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and enterprise software solutions.

Founded in 1976 and publicly listed since 2000, HCLTech operates in more than 60 countries. As of March 31, 2025, the company had 124 subsidiaries and maintained operations across the United States, Europe, India and other international markets.

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