HCLTech’s workforce declines by 3,292 in Q1 FY27

HCLTech’s workforce shrank by a net 3,292 employees during the April-June quarter of FY2026-27, marking its sharpest quarterly decline in at least the past five quarters, even as the IT services company reported higher profit and maintained its full-year growth guidance, according to its Q1 FY27 investor release and financial results.

The company’s total headcount stood at 223,889 as of June 30, 2026, down from 227,181 at the end of March 2026. The investor release also showed the company added 1,056 freshers during the quarter, while the last twelve-month attrition stood at 12.7%.