Business news · AI & Tech · 12 Oct 2026
AI: Enterprise software · India AI · HCLTech — more AI news
HCLTech reported consolidated revenue of Rs 35,620 crore for the September quarter, up 11.5% from a year earlier, and net income of Rs 5,132 crore, up 21.2%. New deal bookings were $3,258 million, and diluted EPS was Rs 70.22. The board declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 a share.
Deal bookings show how much contracted work clients have signed, much of it now tied to AI and automation programmes. Bookings at HCLTech feed revenue over the next several quarters and give a read on enterprise technology budgets that also matter for Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and mid-tier firms such as Coforge and Persistent.
Reported by Free Press Journal — “HCLTech Net Profit Rises 21% To ₹5,132 Crore In Q2 FY27, Revenue Up 11.5%” ↗ on 12 Oct 2026.
NSE stocks, from the last close on or before 12 Oct 2026 to the close on 16 Oct 2026.
| Sector | Stocks | Median move | Up | vs all stocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 40 | +5.4% | 33 of 40 | +4.8 pts |
| All tracked stocks | 804 | +0.6% | 456 of 804 | — |
| Company | Then | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Technologies Ltd. HCLTECH | ₹1,223 | ₹1,380 | +12.8% |
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