Overview

• Revenue rose 5.2% sequentially to ₹31,942 crore and net profit increased 10.2% to ₹4,235 crore, with EBIT margin improving to 17.2%.
• New deal wins reached about $2.57 billion, up 41.8% quarter on quarter and topping $2.5 billion without a mega deal.
• Advanced AI revenue crossed $100 million for the quarter, and management said nearly all recent deals included AI components.
• HCLTech kept FY26 revenue growth guidance at 3–5% in constant currency and EBIT margin at 17–18%, raised services growth guidance to 4–5%, and declared a ₹12 interim dividend (record Oct 17, payout Oct 28).
• The company added a net 3,489 employees to 226,640, hired 5,196 freshers, reported attrition at 12.6%, folded junior variable pay into fixed salaries, and reiterated plans to reduce H‑1B reliance through local hiring and training.