HCLTech: A Trajectory of Technological Innovation Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL), founded in 1976 by Shiv Nadar and seven other engineers, initially focused on hardware, selling teledigital calculators to fund its microcomputer development. By 1978, HCL had developed an indigenous microcomputer, followed by an RDBMS, networking OS, and client-server architecture by 1983. HCL Technologies, initially the R&D arm, emerged as a separate entity in 1991, focusing on software and services. The company's expansion accelerated through the 1990s, providing enterprise IT infrastructure management, including establishing India's first electronic stock exchange for NSE. HCL Technologies went public in 2000, and aggressively expanded its global footprint, establishing presence in US, European and APAC markets. Strategic acquisitions, such as DSL Software in 2004 and Axon Group in 2008, broadened its capabilities. Significant partnerships, including one with IBM in 2017, further strengthened its position. Recent years have witnessed a series of acquisitions, including Actian (2018-2021), select IBM products (2019), Confinale AG (2022), ASAP Group (2023), and assets from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2024). The company's rebranding to HCLTech in 2022 reflects its evolution into a global technology powerhouse. A major deal with Verizon Business in 2023, and the planned acquisition of Zeenea in 2024 demonstrate HCLTech's continued growth and strategic focus. In 2021, the company surpassed $10 billion in revenue, highlighting its remarkable journey from a group of eight engineers to a multinational technology giant.