HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion AI-driven digital workplace and network management contract with a Fortune Global...
HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion AI-driven digital workplace and network management contract with a Fortune Global 50 company, identified by sources as Mercedes-Benz.
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HCLTech has secured a $1.14 billion AI-driven digital workplace and network management contract with a Fortune Global 50 company, identified by sources as Mercedes-Benz. The deal, starting July 2026 through December 2031 with a possible five-year extension, represents entirely new business and involves taking over from Infosys (Source 4). This win comes as HCLTech reported mixed FY26 results: annual constant currency revenue growth of 3.9% (below 4-4.5% guidance) and Q4 CC revenue down 3.3% sequentially (Source 1). However, FY27 guidance of 1-4% CC growth may be bolstered by this large deal. The contract’s AI-driven operating model aligns with HCLTech's strategic focus on AI. The market reacted positively with a 6% stock surge, though shares remain down 34% YTD (Source 4). This competitive displacement of Infosys signals a major win for HCLTech in the automotive vertical.
What the sources said:
- Economic Times: "Sources told The Economic Times that the Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company is Mercedes-Benz." (Source 4)
- Economic Times: "The contract was previously handled by Infosys, the sources added." (Source 4)
- HCLTech IR: "Company Revenue growth expected to be between 1.0% - 4.0% YoY in CC" for FY27. (Source 1)
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“Highlights Revenue - INR Revenue of ₹130,144 Crores, up 11.2% - Constant Currency (CC) Revenue up 3.9% - USD Revenue of $14,664M, up 6.0% - HCLTech Services CC Revenue up 4.8% - Annualized Advanced AI Revenue...”
“The company reported gross disbursements of approximately Rs 19,500 crore in Q1FY27, marking a sharp increase from Rs 14,651 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Sequentially, disbursements also improved from Rs 17,506 crore reported in...”
“Listen to this article in summarized format Sensex gained over 650 points, while Nifty 50 rose above 24,350 during Friday's trading session. The sharp gains added nearly Rs 2.4 lakh crore to the total market capitalisation...”
“Listen to this article in summarized format Sources told The Economic Times that the Europe-headquartered Fortune Global 50 company is Mercedes-Benz. Under the agreement, HCLTech will manage the automaker's digital workplace and network operations. The contract...”
“Stock market recap: Indian equities saw healthy buying across segments, which drove the benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, higher for the second consecutive session on Thursday, 2 July. The Sensex ended at 77,502.12, rising...”
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