About HCL enterprise
Founded 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, HCLTech and HCL Healthcare.
| 1976 | Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) is born |
| 1978 | Launched India's first 8C microcomputer |
| 1983 | Indigenously develops an RDBMS, a networking OS and a client server architecture at the same time as global IT peers |
| 1991 | HCL-HP joint venture develops multi-processor Unix for HP |
| 1993 | Pioneers Remote Infrastructure Management for the National Stock Exchange |
| 1994 | Partners with Nokia for mobile distribution in India |
| 2001 | Launches the first global delivery center of British Telecom |
| 2005 | Partners with Boeing for the Dreamliner program |
| 2011—12 | Implements technology solutions for the Indian Airforce, Indian Railways and Aadhaar card |
| 2015 | Became the 3rd largest engineering services provider in the world |
| 1976 | HCL Infosystems established |
| 1999 | HCLTech established |
| 2011 | HCL Foundation established |
| 2014 | HCL Healthcare established |
What makes us different
Gold standard
For HCL, milestones are just stepping stones. From pioneering modern computing in India to reshaping the ideas of healthcare delivery, HCL continuously challenges the status quo to re-define the benchmarks of excellence.
Key partnerships
Fostering partnerships is part of HCL DNA. The enterprise has built lasting relationships right from inception across all of its businesses.
Entrepreneurship
India's original IT garage start-up, HCL champions and promotes the spirit of entrepreneurship. HCL has a vibrant environment that encourages employees to be self-driven, while aligning them to the organization's vision and goals.