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HCL Group

3.6
based on 5.5k Reviews
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Company Summary
A $11.2 billion global conglomerate firm with over 198,000 professionals operating from 52 countries.
Overall Rating
3.6/5
based on 5.5k reviews

3% below
industry average

Highly rated for 
Job security

Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary
Work Policy

Hybrid
62% employees reported

Monday to Friday
78% employees reported

Flexible timing
70% employees reported

No travel
63% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
428 employees reported
Health insurance
399 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
367 employees reported
Office gym
314 employees reported
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About HCL Group
Founded in1976 (49 yrs old)
India Employee Count1 Lakh+
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
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Websitehcl.com
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Established in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL is a pioneer of modern computing with many firsts to its credit, including the introduction of the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978 well before its global peers.
Today, the HCL enterprise has a presence across varied sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCL Technologies and HCL Healthcare. The enterprise generates annual revenues of over US $11.8 Billion global technology firm with over 211,000 professionals operating from 52 countries.
HCL is proud of its long, exciting journey where it has played a role at almost every inflection point in the IT industry. It is also confident of scaling greater heights as it moves into the future.
Over the years, HCL has conscientiously set high business standards by way of providing sustainable, world-class products, solutions and services; a feat that has helped the organization touch the lives of millions with possibilities.
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HCL Group Ratings
based on 5.5k reviews
Overall Rating
3.6/5
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Category Ratings
3.9
Job security
3.6
Work-life balance
3.5
Company culture
3.5
Skill development
3.4
Work satisfaction
3.0
Salary
2.9
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HCL Group is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 5.5k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at HCL Group
based on 5.3k reviews
3.7
Rated by 1.4k Women
Rated 3.8 for Job security and 3.6 for Work-life balance
3.6
Rated by 3.9k Men
Rated 3.9 for Job security and 3.6 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at HCL Group
based on 370 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
62%
Work from office
27%
Permanent work from home
11%
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Overall Rating | 3.6/5 based on 5.5k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 53.1k reviews | 3.5/5 based on 35.2k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security | Job security | ![]() No highly rated category | Skill development Work-life balance Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary | Promotions Salary | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | ![]() No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 62% employees reported | Hybrid 62% employees reported | Hybrid 50% employees reported | Work from office 68% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 1.4k women | 3.8 Good rated by 15.2k women | 3.5 Good rated by 10k women | 4.2 Good rated by 207 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 3.9k men | 3.7 Good rated by 35.4k men | 3.5 Good rated by 23.3k men | 4.3 Good rated by 926 men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.8 Good | 3.5 Good | 4.2 Good |
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HCL Group Salaries
HCL Group salaries have received with an average score of 3.0 out of 5 by 5.5k employees.
Technical Lead
(3.3k salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Software Engineer
(3.2k salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
(2.7k salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Lead Engineer
(2.4k salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Senior Analyst
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Analyst
(1.8k salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr
Senior Technical Lead
(1.4k salaries)
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
Senior Specialist
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₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Technical Specialist
(1.2k salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
Associate Consultant
(1.1k salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr
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Budget 2025: Full Steam Ahead For Manufacturing, Railways With Capex Boost, Says Sanjeev Hota
- The government is expected to allocate higher funds for manufacturing and railways in Budget 2025.
- Sanjeev Hota, head of research at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, believes that capex spending will improve significantly in the coming financial year.
- Manufacturing sector is expected to receive increased allocation, along with railways, which may see a budget of Rs 2.8-2.9 lakh crore.
- Railways, manufacturing, industrials, and capital goods sectors are set to benefit, with stocks like L&T, NTPC Green, HCL, and BEL being recommended.
Bloomberg Quint | 30 Jan, 2025

Should India Build a Project Stargate?
- The US’ power move to establish itself as a global leader in AI infrastructure brought together unlikely players to spearhead this mission, including Oracle chief Larry Ellison, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son.
- Ajai Chowdhry, HCL co-founder and chairman of the Mission Governing Board of India’s National Quantum Mission, expressed concern over the growing shift towards taking control of AI.
- Tech leaders in India are debating AI dominance, with differing opinions on building foundational models from scratch or building on top of existing models.
- Indian tech community shows eagerness to build AI models from scratch and is discussing initiatives to strengthen India's AI ecosystem.
Analyticsindiamag | 23 Jan, 2025

Simplify ESOP taxation for startups: Dr Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and Chairman of the National Quantum Mission of India
- Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and Chairman of the National Quantum Mission of India, calls for simplifying ESOP taxation for startups.
- ESOPs are crucial for startups to recruit and retain talent, but the present tax system hinders their use.
- Chowdhry suggests taxing ESOPs only when the shares are sold, in line with the employee's financial means to pay the tax.
- The Maharashtra government partners with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and allocates ₹200 crore to startups, with a focus on each regional division.
HinduBusinessLine | 17 Jan, 2025

Stock Recommendations Today: Industrials, IT, Infrastructure On Brokerages' Radar
- Jefferies remains constructive on the Indian power and defense sectors and shares its top stock picks.
- CLSA expects HCL and Infosys to improve their fiscal 2025 guidance.
- Investec expects price hikes in cement rates, and Nuvama shares its outlook on road infrastructure and projects.
- Top picks from Jefferies include Siemens, HAL, Thermax, and Larsen & Toubro.
Bloomberg Quint | 2 Jan, 2025

Application Security Tools for Enhancing Your Cyber Security Strategy
- Application security has emerged as the priority for organizations in today’s digital world.
- Application security testing tools are crucial in finding vulnerabilities and ensuring secure applications.
- HCL AppScan is a leading application security testing tool with robust capabilities and integration options.
- Investing in application security tools is essential for protecting sensitive data and staying ahead of cyber threats.
TechBullion | 18 Dec, 2024

AdvantageClub.ai bags $4M in funding led by Axilor Ventures
- AdvantageClub.ai, a company specializing in employee engagement solutions, has raised $4 million in a funding round led by Axilor Ventures.
- The funding round also saw participation from AFG Ventures, Prasanna Sarkar, Bytez Ventures, and existing ventures, bringing the total funding raised by AdvantageClub.ai to $11 million.
- The company plans to utilize the funding to expand into the US and Asia, strengthen its position in rewards and recognition, and develop wellness programs.
- AdvantageClub.ai, founded in 2016, provides its services to clients such as Tech Mahindra, HCL, Concentrix, Hexaware, Biocon, Tata Steel, and Air India.
Yourstory | 2 Dec, 2024

HCL and Intel offer Data Trust Shield for Cloud Environments CyberVolk ransomware details
- HCL Technologies and Intel have partnered to introduce Data Trust Shield, a security solution for protecting data in cloud environments.
- Data Trust Shield integrates Intel's Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) and Intel Trust Authority to offer advanced data protection in the cloud.
- The service was tested in the Google Cloud environment and provides secure data storage and transmission across various cloud services.
- In a separate incident, the CyberVolk ransomware group is targeting entities opposing Russian interests, using ransomware to encrypt files and demanding payment in cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity-Insiders | 27 Nov, 2024

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HCL Group FAQs
When was HCL Group founded?
HCL Group was founded in 1976. The company has been operating for 49 years primarily in the IT Services & Consulting sector.
How many employees does HCL Group have in India?
HCL Group currently has more than 2 Lakh+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in HCL Group based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does HCL Group have good work-life balance?
HCL Group has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 5,500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 65% employees rated HCL Group 4 or above, while 35% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read HCL Group work-life balance reviews for more details
Is HCL Group good for career growth?
Career growth at HCL Group is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 35% employees rated HCL Group 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading HCL Group promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in HCL Group?
Working at HCL Group comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal and salary & benefits, based on 5,500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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