HCLTech reported consolidated net income of ₹5,132 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, up 21.2% from a year earlier and up 11% from ₹4,624 crore in the June quarter, according to the Free Press Journal. Revenue was ₹35,620 crore, up 11.5% on the year and 3.0% on the quarter from ₹34,579 crore. The company announced the results on Monday 12 October 2026.
Margins and earnings
EBIT was ₹6,465 crore, an EBIT margin of 18.2%, up 131 basis points on the quarter and 71 basis points on the year. Net income was 14.4% of revenue. Diluted earnings per share were ₹70.22, up 12.2% on the year. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share.
Returns and bookings
Chief financial officer Shiv Walia gave return on invested capital over the trailing twelve months as 41.2% for the company, up 261 basis points, and 49.4% for the Services business, up 411 basis points. New deal bookings were $3,258 million, about ₹27,476 crore at an exchange rate of 84.33 rupees to the dollar.
Management comment
Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra said accelerating growth in advanced AI revenue validates the company's strategy. Chief Executive C Vijayakumar described a strong quarter, with first-half bookings at a record high. The report gives no guidance, headcount or share price figures.
Key numbers
- Net income: ₹5,132 cr (+21.2% YoY)
- Revenue: ₹35,620 cr (+11.5% YoY)
- EBIT margin: 18.2% (+131 bps QoQ)
- Interim dividend: ₹12 (Per share)
What boards and CFOs should note
Three points stand out for finance teams. First, net income grew 21.2% on revenue growth of 11.5%, so margins widened. Second, EBIT margin rose 131 basis points in one quarter. Third, the company links its strategy to growing AI revenue, though the report gives no AI revenue figure.
Source: Free Press Journal, 12 October 2026. This is a summary of a news report, published as general information. It is not legal, tax or investment advice.
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