{
  "id": 14111200,
  "title": "HCLTech Q2 FY27 Results: Net Profit Soars 21.2% To ₹5,132 Crore, AI Revenue Jumps 78% As FY27 Growth Guidance Rises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/hcltech-q2-fy27-results-net-profit-soars-21-2-to-5-132-crore-ai",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:39:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/hcltech-q2-fy27-results-net-profit-soars-212-to-5132-crore-ai-revenue-jumps-78-as-fy27-growth-guidance-rises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: HCL Technologies announced a substantial 21.2 percent increase in net profit to ₹5,132 crore for Q2 FY27 in its latest financial filing, propelled by robust growth in services and heightened demand for AI-driven solutions. The company added 6,450 employees during the quarter, bringing its headcount to a record 2.3 lakh. Q2 saw an 11 percent increase in revenue compared to the previous quarter, reaching ₹35,620 crore.\n\nThe IT services giant raised its FY27 revenue growth guidance to 2.5-4 percent, up from the earlier range of 1-4 percent, indicating confidence in business demand. Headquartered in Noida, HCLTech reported a 3 percent sequential rise in revenue, reaching ₹34,579 crore in the June quarter, and an 11.5 percent increase on an annual basis.\n\nA notable driver of revenue growth was the advanced AI segment, which posted a 78 percent year-over-year surge, reaching $219 million. This growth trend led HCLTech to revise its FY27 revenue growth guidance to 2.5-4 percent, reflecting strong client interest in AI offerings. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share.\n\nHCLTech's CEO, C Vijayakumar, praised the company's performance, noting that AI solutions were resonating well with clients and confirming a positive growth trajectory. Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra highlighted the company's strategic investments in AI technology as key to its continued success and position as a trusted global technology partner.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: HCL Technologies on Monday reported a 21.2 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,132 crore for the September quarter (Q2 FY27), driven by steady growth in services, strong deal wins and accelerating demand for artificial intelligence-led solutions. HCLTech Adds 6,450 Employees In September Quarter, Headcount Hits Record 2.3 Lakh As Freshers Drive Hiring On a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}