HCLTech among world’s top 50 companies for women: Forbes

This is the second consecutive year that HCLTech has been recognised in the global ranking, which covers more than 400 companies and is based on a survey of 1.4 lakh women professionals across the world.

The ranking evaluates companies on three parameters, including employer brand, public opinion and leadership.

Ramachandran Sundararajan, Chief People Officer of HCLTech, said the recognition reflected the company’s commitment to women’s career advancement and building an inclusive workplace.

The company was focusing on AI-driven talent strategies, learning, career development and mentorship programmes to provide equitable growth opportunities for women employees, he said.

Women account for 50 per cent of HCLTech’s board, while initiatives such as the Women Connect Network and women career development programmes aim to strengthen workplace inclusion.

The company’s Second Career Return Programme also supports women seeking to re-enter the workforce.

HCLTech reported a 99.88 per cent return-to-work rate among women employees who took parental leave in FY26.

TNT KM