NOIDA, India, Nov 6, 2025– HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, today marked the 10th anniversary of its flagship initiative, HCLTech Grant, that supports innovative rural development projects by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in India.
Since its launch in 2015, HCLTech Grant has invested over ₹169 crore in projects to positively impact 2.3 million lives. The program’s credibility is reflected in 87,000+ registrations and 13,000+ proposals received from NGOs over the past 10 editions. With 49 completed and 18 active projects, HCLTech Grant continues to drive inclusive change at the grassroots, setting new benchmarks for scale and trust in India’s development ecosystem.
Over the past decade, the program has delivered impact at scale:
- 114 million litres of water conserved
- 245 water bodies constructed/rejuvenated
- 67,095 tons reduction in carbon emissions
- 2,722 tons of waste recycled/ brought under sustainable management
- 1.77 lac saplings planted
- 0.12 hectares of land area treated
Starting with the 11th edition of the program, HCLFoundation has announced a 45% increase in annual outlay to ₹24 crore. The latest edition will have Water, Biodiversity, Education and Healthcare as project categories. Each winning NGO will receive ₹5 crore for a four-year project, while eight runner-up NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh for a two-year project.
“HCLTech Grant has successfully driven change at the grassroots, from inclusive growth to revitalizing ecosystems by empowering NGOs, who are the fifth estate of our society. Our focus now is on scaling the impact of the projects, expanding into new areas and investing in research and digital monitoring. We extend our deep gratitude to the NGO partners who have been part of this innovative program over the past decade,” said Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech.
“We have demonstrated that strong partnerships with NGOs can deliver meaningful transformation. The true impact goes beyond numbers — it is seen in restored dignity and transformed lives,” added Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR at HCLTech and Director of HCLFoundation.
For more information on the HCLTech Grant, please visit: hclfoundation.org/hcltech-grant.
About HCLFoundation
HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India. The Foundation contributes to national and international development goals by investing in long-term sustainable programs and special initiatives with thematic focus on education, nurturing grassroots sports, health and sanitation, skill development and livelihood, environment and disaster risk reduction and response management. To ensure equitable development, child protective strategies, inclusion and gender transformative approaches are at the core of all the programs of the Foundation. To date, the HCLFoundation has positively impacted over 6.5 million lives. To learn more visit www.hclfoundation.org
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,600 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2025 totaled $14.2 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.
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Nitin Shukla, India
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